Jackie Jackson
Jackie Jackson
"Running a business can be stressful at times, but I do it because I absolutely love offering job opportunities.”
Amendment 1 would give teachers unions more power over students’ health
Amendment 1 would give teachers unions more power over students’ health
The number of students enrolling in Chicago Public Schools continues to fall as teachers’ unions impose COVID-19 policies and infringe on parents’ choices about their childrens’ health and safety. A ballot proposal would make that worse.
Illinois still missing 1 in 7 jobs lost during pandemic
Illinois still missing 1 in 7 jobs lost during pandemic
With the highest unemployment rate in the Midwest and 117,000 jobs still missing, Illinois’ labor market is among the least recovered in the region.
38 challengers give Illinois voters first choices in decades
38 challengers give Illinois voters first choices in decades
Alper Turan fled Iran 24 years ago to seek a better life for himself and his family. He wants to help his new home by being one of 38 candidates recruited by Illinois Policy to run for the Illinois General Assembly. He wants voters to have a choice.
‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ would hike workers’ property taxes by $2,100
‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ would hike workers’ property taxes by $2,100
Despite proponents’ claims, Amendment 1 would give union rights only to state and local government workers – who make up just 7% of Illinois adults. It would give $2,100 property tax hikes to everyone.
Darla Pitts
Darla Pitts
"More taxes just means more businesses shut down. What’s really horrible is it really affects small businesses, not the big ones.”
Government unions pour $4 million into ads for Amendment 1
Government unions pour $4 million into ads for Amendment 1
Government worker unions are funding advertisements for a constitutional amendment that would guarantee $2,100 average property tax hikes statewide.
High gas prices mean Illinois’ sales tax adds $200 a year
High gas prices mean Illinois’ sales tax adds $200 a year
Surging gasoline prices mean Illinois is getting a boost in sales taxes from fuel, but that’s because drivers are paying the extra $200 a year. Most states don’t charge sales tax on gasoline, but Illinois adds it atop other taxes – taxing the taxes.
Pritzker: Emergency King
Pritzker: Emergency King
Illinois sees nation’s largest drop in job openings as recession fears grow
Illinois sees nation’s largest drop in job openings as recession fears grow
Illinois’ job opening rate declined 1.5 percentage points in May. That’s not a good way to enter a potential recession.
Rising prices cost Illinoisans $522 more for groceries this year
Rising prices cost Illinoisans $522 more for groceries this year
Inflation sends grocery prices rising at the fastest rate since April 1979, costing the average Illinoisan $522 more at checkout.
Illinois leads the nation in foreclosures in 2022
Illinois leads the nation in foreclosures in 2022
Illinois homeowners are most likely in the nation to be in foreclosure. The looming $2,100 property tax hike from Amendment 1 would make housing even more unaffordable.
What a recession would mean for Illinois
What a recession would mean for Illinois
Politicians and pundits can’t seem to agree about whether the U.S. is in a recession, but the semantics matter little for struggling Americans. Illinois can expect economic pain regardless of what it’s called.
Lightfoot’s play to keep Bears could cost up to $2,000 per family
Lightfoot’s play to keep Bears could cost up to $2,000 per family
The Chicago Bears are considering a move to Arlington Heights, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pitching a last-ditch effort to revamp Soldier Field. Depending on the option, the tax hit per household ranges from $833 to $2,036.