Illinois sees largest increase in new unemployment claims in the nation
Illinois sees largest increase in new unemployment claims in the nation
76,338 Illinoisans filed new unemployment claims during the week ending Oct. 31, up more than 23,000 from prior week.
By Bryce Hill
K.C. Gulbro: Foxfire restaurant
K.C. Gulbro: Foxfire restaurant
“I have a deep love for restaurants. I started out as a busboy-host at Baker’s Square back in 1991-2. Since then, I’ve been in almost every position you could have in the restaurant industry – from busboy to executive manager and chef.” “It’s an industry that my dad and I have fallen in love with,...
Pritzker renews push to end federal oversight of state hiring
Pritzker renews push to end federal oversight of state hiring
The federal court system has been watching Illinois for patronage hiring since 1972. There’s little evidence the problem is fixed.
Pritzker, other top Democrats want Madigan out as party leader
Pritzker, other top Democrats want Madigan out as party leader
On the heels of losing his signature “fair tax,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants House Speaker Mike Madigan out as the state Democratic leader. Both U.S. senators also make that call.
‘Fair tax’ backers concede, blaming ‘deceived’ voters for loss
‘Fair tax’ backers concede, blaming ‘deceived’ voters for loss
Two-thirds of voters polled favored a “fair tax” in March. On Election Day that flipped to 55% opposing it. Voters understood how the amendment could usher in retirement and other taxes, but tax proponents found it easier to claim deceit.
By Brad Weisenstein
Progressive income tax amendment heading for defeat
Progressive income tax amendment heading for defeat
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s push for his “fair tax” is headed for rejection by Illinois voters. State lawmakers now must face the public pension debt driving the state’s fiscal crisis.
Kilbride is first Illinois Supreme Court justice to lose retention vote
Kilbride is first Illinois Supreme Court justice to lose retention vote
After receiving $550,000 from Madigan’s Democratic Party of Illinois campaign committee, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride lost his bid to continue on the court. He is the first justice voters failed to retain.
By Joe Tabor
Pritzker closes indoor dining throughout Illinois starting Nov. 4
Pritzker closes indoor dining throughout Illinois starting Nov. 4
All of Illinois will be under tighter restrictions starting Wednesday, with Gov. J.B. Pritzker imposing an indoor dining ban as his answer to the spread of COVID-19.
Madison County voters asked about Illinois lawmaker raises, double dipping
Madison County voters asked about Illinois lawmaker raises, double dipping
Two advisory ballot initiatives will ask Madison County voters about automatic raises for lawmakers and public worker double dipping.
By Joe Tabor
Pritzker’s final ‘fair tax’ plea to voters
Pritzker’s final ‘fair tax’ plea to voters
Illinois politicians do not have a great track record when it comes to keeping promises to taxpayers.
By illinoispolicy
Many Illinois municipalities will vote on property taxes Nov. 3
Many Illinois municipalities will vote on property taxes Nov. 3
Property taxes are on the ballot in Madison, Winnebago and Champaign counties.
By Joe Tabor