What does Amendment 1 look like on Nov. 8 ballot?
What does Amendment 1 look like on Nov. 8 ballot?
The constitutional amendment question at the top of the ballot may not include the words “Workers’ Rights Amendment” or even “Amendment 1.” So what will it say?
By Joe Tabor
State senator faces federal bribery charges in red-light camera scheme
State senator faces federal bribery charges in red-light camera scheme
Illinois state Sen. Emil Jones III is the latest politician charged with bribery as well as lying to the FBI in a corruption probe involving red-light cameras.
By Dylan Sharkey
Pritzker signs 34th consecutive emergency order as Biden declares COVID ‘over’
Pritzker signs 34th consecutive emergency order as Biden declares COVID ‘over’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued his 34th disaster proclamation regarding COVID-19, extending his emergency powers to nearly 70% of his term. President Joe Biden said the pandemic is done.
By Dylan Sharkey
Fact check: Unemployment under Pritzker worse than Midwest, U.S.
Fact check: Unemployment under Pritzker worse than Midwest, U.S.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is claiming his administration has fought for Illinois families. Since Pritzker took office, Illinois’ unemployment rate is worse compared to other states.
By Dylan Sharkey
Illinois Supreme Court chief justice retiring ahead of husband’s corruption trial
Illinois Supreme Court chief justice retiring ahead of husband’s corruption trial
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne Burke will retire Nov. 30, allowing her replacement to be appointed rather than elected. Her husband, Chicago Ald. Ed Burke, faces reelection in February and a corruption trial in late 2023.
By Dylan Sharkey
Illinois adds 4,100 jobs in August, slowing significantly
Illinois adds 4,100 jobs in August, slowing significantly
Illinois saw a significant slowdown in employment growth during August. The state is still missing 80,700 jobs from the pandemic.
By Jordan Carlson
Pritzker’s Texas disaster declaration comes as pandemic disaster expires
Pritzker’s Texas disaster declaration comes as pandemic disaster expires
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster declaration because over 500 immigrants were bused to Chicago by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. This disaster is atop the pandemic disaster he is expected to renew for the 34th time.
By Dylan Sharkey
The Rev. Phalese Binion
The Rev. Phalese Binion
“Amendment 1 is going to harm me personally because it will raise my property taxes. Taxes on my property are already astronomical."
Champaign teachers union contract allows intoxicated teachers to show up for work
Champaign teachers union contract allows intoxicated teachers to show up for work
Inconsistent language between the teachers’ and educational support employees’ contracts highlights a two-tiered discipline system
By Perry Zhao
Illinois’ public pension mess shows threat of unchecked government union power
Illinois’ public pension mess shows threat of unchecked government union power
For 52 years the Illinois Constitution’s pension protection clause has locked the state into retirement promises it cannot afford. Amendment 1 could do the same for government union demands, handing taxpayers the bill.
By Joe Tabor
Argie Karafotias
Argie Karafotias
“I’m a restaurant owner, and an immigrant. Serving food to my community is my American Dream come true.” “Thanks to our customers and friends, our family business survived the pandemic.” “We were doing great recovering until last November when this inflation started and since then everything has been up from 60% to 100%. I see...