Springfield’s Bad Santas can’t break their sin tax habits
Springfield’s Bad Santas can’t break their sin tax habits
Taxing people’s bad habits is a tough way to raise reliable revenue, but Illinois keeps trying to do just that.
Illinois State Police audit shows $2.3 million went missing
Illinois State Police audit shows $2.3 million went missing
Illinois State Police are facing audits showing $2.3 million is missing as lawmakers seek answers about old computers and late firearms IDs. Also, lawsuits and an indictment outline theft and sex harassment claims at the agency managing troopers.
Illinois may face new COVID-19 restrictions as ‘high alert’ sounds
Illinois may face new COVID-19 restrictions as ‘high alert’ sounds
Proof of vaccination may be required in Chicago to enter restaurants, gyms, theaters and other public spaces. So far, the state is not considering a similar move but Illinois is on ‘high alert’ regarding COVID-19 transmission.
Pritzker bans outside donors ahead of Illinois Supreme Court races
Pritzker bans outside donors ahead of Illinois Supreme Court races
Gov. J.B. Pritzker banned ‘dark money’ in Illinois’ judicial elections after record spending unseated a longtime Madigan ally from the Illinois Supreme Court. Voters will decide more high court vacancies soon.
Democrats’ legislative remap dilutes Illinois minority voting power, lawsuits claim
Democrats’ legislative remap dilutes Illinois minority voting power, lawsuits claim
The plaintiffs representing Black and Latino voters argued Illinois Democrats’ new legislative maps are gerrymandered to break up voting blocs, diluting minority voting power during the next decade.
Chicago aldermen call timeout on sports betting over casino worries
Chicago aldermen call timeout on sports betting over casino worries
Aldermen are worried sports betting taxes will yield chump change while damaging the prospects for new casinos in Chicago. They are calling for a delay in the action.
Christmas: It’s stuck.
Christmas: It’s stuck.
Vaccination proof may be needed in Chicago for venue access
Vaccination proof may be needed in Chicago for venue access
Chicago’s top doctor hinted the city could introduce a new proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement for residents to visit bars, gyms, restaurants and other venues as have other major cities.
Pritzker’s $2 billion COVID-19 aid slush fund uncovered
Pritzker’s $2 billion COVID-19 aid slush fund uncovered
Six months after state lawmakers hastily approved Illinois’ 2022 budget, a hidden discretionary fund has been identified giving Gov. J.B. Pritzker total control over $2 billion in federal COVID-19 aid.
Sarah Tafoya
Sarah Tafoya
“It's so nice, and comforting, to know that there are people out there who want to help families like ours, and want to make sure that the next generation of kids get the education that is best suited to them.”
Keep investing in Illinois’ Invest in Kids tax credit scholarships
Keep investing in Illinois’ Invest in Kids tax credit scholarships
Illinois state lawmakers resisted efforts to cut tax credit scholarships in Illinois, instead extending the program. Now low-income and minority students need them to make the scholarships permanent so they can get the educations that best fit their needs.
Sheila Passehl
Sheila Passehl
“Private education has positively impacted my children in so many ways. They’ve built friendships. They attend Mass together as a school community weekly and on holy days.”
Ep. 15: Helping families invest in kids with Amy Korte
Ep. 15: Helping families invest in kids with Amy Korte
Guest: Amy Korte
Illinois reports most identity theft complaints per capita in 2021
Illinois reports most identity theft complaints per capita in 2021
A WalletHub study found Illinois had more identity theft per person than anywhere else in the nation. It overall ranked as the 6th most vulnerable state to identity theft and fraud.