Amendment 1 would guarantee Illinois’ sky-high debt, taxes would rise faster
Amendment 1 would guarantee Illinois’ sky-high debt, taxes would rise faster
Unfair advantages for public sector unions are already driving Illinois’ massive debt and high taxes. Enshrining their power in the Illinois Constitution would make it worse and give voters less say about government costs.
By Justin Carlson
Ashley Muzzillo
Ashley Muzzillo
“The union can literally hold our children hostage.”
Lightfoot admits speed cameras hurt low-income Chicagoans more
Lightfoot admits speed cameras hurt low-income Chicagoans more
A university study of Chicago automated traffic cameras commissioned by the city found minority and low-income residents are hurt more. Researchers recommended the city reform the regressive system of fines.
By Patrick Andriesen
Illinois spent 6% more than it took in for 15 years, so COVID-19 hit it harder
Illinois spent 6% more than it took in for 15 years, so COVID-19 hit it harder
From 2005-2019, Illinois revenues totaled just 94% of expenses. The state ran deficits in each of the 15 years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only New Jersey overspent more.
By Justin Carlson
Chicago-area firefighters battle to kick out union
Chicago-area firefighters battle to kick out union
Carpentersville firefighters collected enough signatures to trigger the removal of SEIU as their union, but SEIU is fighting back against their freedom to choose.
By Mailee Smith
Strike cost Chicago students 5 days; Amendment 1 could cost them many more
Strike cost Chicago students 5 days; Amendment 1 could cost them many more
Voters will decide Nov. 8 whether the Chicago Teachers Union will have a permanent right to walk out on students for whatever reason union bosses decide.
Chicago Teachers Union ends walkout after students lose 5 days
Chicago Teachers Union ends walkout after students lose 5 days
Chicago students will be back in classes Jan. 12 after losing five days of instruction thanks to a walkout by the Chicago Teachers Union. The union forced more COVID-19 testing, but damaged students’ educations for the third time in 27 months to do so.
By Dylan Sharkey
Chicago, Cook County under emergency rule for 22 months. How can that be?
Chicago, Cook County under emergency rule for 22 months. How can that be?
Chicago and Cook County leaders have exercised executive emergency powers for 22 months to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. Why can they do that and when does it end?
By Joe Tabor
Chicago Public Schools rejects opt-out testing solution
Chicago Public Schools rejects opt-out testing solution
CPS rejected a proposal from the Chicago Teachers Union that would have tested randomly selected students. Mayor Lighfoot says parents opting in is non-negotiable
By Dylan Sharkey
Chicago’s $1 million-plus speed cameras hurting low-income areas
Chicago’s $1 million-plus speed cameras hurting low-income areas
Nearly half of Chicago’s highest cash-generating speed cameras were on the South Side. Two, including the top $3.1-million camera, are hitting Ward 20 Ald. Jeanette Taylor’s low-income constituents with fines she said they can’t afford.
By Patrick Andriesen
Sarah Sachen
Sarah Sachen
"Remote learning is dreadful for children with special needs. It’s so difficult to catch them up. My youngest in pre-K is doing really well so far in school. They need to be in a classroom.”
Nonprofit offers $5 million in grant money for Chicago families harmed by CTU walkout
Nonprofit offers $5 million in grant money for Chicago families harmed by CTU walkout
A nonprofit is dedicating $5 million in rescue funds to create more opportunities for students shut out of classrooms while negotiations between Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools drag on.
By Dylan Sharkey