Illinois’ COVID-19 jobs rebound is among nation’s weakest
Illinois’ COVID-19 jobs rebound is among nation’s weakest
Most other states have recouped more of their February-April job losses from the pandemic shutdowns than Illinois.
Illinois moms take brunt of COVID-19 unemployment
Illinois moms take brunt of COVID-19 unemployment
COVID-19 and associated government lockdowns disproportionately harmed women with children at home.
Pritzker moves to scrap anti-patronage deal amid Illinois corruption, bribery probes
Pritzker moves to scrap anti-patronage deal amid Illinois corruption, bribery probes
After nearly 50 years, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the Governor’s Office no longer needs federal oversight to halt patronage hiring. His request came three days before federal prosecutors said Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan turned public utilities into patronage havens.
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The Center Square: Pritzker administration accused of not evaluating the Invest in Kids program as required by law Chicago Sun-Times: Peoples Gas rate hike would hurt Chicagoans struggling to pay utility bills, advocates say Chicago Tribune: Families lament, public school advocates celebrate end of controversial scholarship tax credit WTTW: Following Sluggish Start and COVID Delay, Trial of Former Ald. Ed Burke to Resume This Week CBS Chicago: Chicago area residents fighting to keep water after the landlord failed to pay bill for months WBBM: Fate of $800M Ryan Field renovation likely rests with Evanston mayor Chicago Tribune: Clout-heavy contractor linked to federal investigations at City Hall and in the suburbs CIProud: Illinois ranked 29th in healthcare due to quality, costAfter Madigan probe, Pritzker changes standard on when Illinois lawmakers should resign
After Madigan probe, Pritzker changes standard on when Illinois lawmakers should resign
Three state lawmaker corruption probes led Illinois’ governor to call for three resignations, but the fourth involving Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan received a weaker response.
Illinois workers remain idle despite national rebound
Illinois workers remain idle despite national rebound
The state and most of its urban areas are failing to get residents back to work at rates matching the national average.
To reform policing, Illinois must rehabilitate its errant labor laws
To reform policing, Illinois must rehabilitate its errant labor laws
A police union contract that protects deviant officers while muzzling those who wish to serve honorably is one set up to fail the public.
What powers does Pritzker have in an emergency? And what has he ordered so far?
What powers does Pritzker have in an emergency? And what has he ordered so far?
In the case of an epidemic like COVID-19, Illinois governors are given a wide range of emergency powers for a limited period of time.
AT&T gets subpoena in Madigan probe
AT&T gets subpoena in Madigan probe
Federal investigators are looking into Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s relationship with multiple corporations.
Time’s Up: Mike Madigan
Time’s Up: Mike Madigan
Illinois at risk of losing leisure and hospitality job gains as Chicago reimposes COVID-19 restrictions
Illinois at risk of losing leisure and hospitality job gains as Chicago reimposes COVID-19 restrictions
Illinois’ leisure and hospitality sector has added 94,200 jobs since April, but remains down 223,200 jobs since February.
Madigan’s Legacy
Madigan’s Legacy
Multiple ‘fair tax’ proponents in Springfield implicated in federal probes
Multiple ‘fair tax’ proponents in Springfield implicated in federal probes
Multiple state lawmakers have been charged or associated with criminal conduct after passing the progressive income tax amendment on to voters.