Christian Fogal
Christian Fogal
"My argument is they’re not fulfilling their contract because they’re more focused on politics and political activism than they are on benefits."
Monthly jobs report fails to show depth of Illinois job losses
Monthly jobs report fails to show depth of Illinois job losses
IDES estimated unemployment rate remains artificially low because it fails to count nearly 238,000 Illinoisans who have given up trying to find a job.
Political patronage? Not in Illinois, Pritzker argues in court
Political patronage? Not in Illinois, Pritzker argues in court
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sees no patronage problem in his administration – not that there’s no patronage, just that he apparently doesn’t see it as a problem.
Pritzker hands federal relief to 2,600 small businesses while pushing for tax increase on 100,000
Pritzker hands federal relief to 2,600 small businesses while pushing for tax increase on 100,000
Despite the hardships small businesses face from COVID-19 restrictions, Pritzker continues to push for a tax increase on them.
Brad Nelson and Cully Vojtech: Liberty Barber Shop
Brad Nelson and Cully Vojtech: Liberty Barber Shop
"We’re down 40 to 50% in customers and income and it’s not really flying back. We have a little overhead compared to restaurants. We can withstand it longer, I hope."
Pritzker hits Metro East with new restrictions on businesses
Pritzker hits Metro East with new restrictions on businesses
Some activities allowed under the state’s Phase 4 reopening plan have been pulled back.
Jackie Jackson: Kilwins
Jackie Jackson: Kilwins
"We’re very hurt, we’re disappointed and we’re frustrated with what has happened with the city. We don’t want to pack up and leave. We have too much invested."
Democratic state lawmakers demand ethics reform in wake of Madigan scandal
Democratic state lawmakers demand ethics reform in wake of Madigan scandal
Pressure continues to build to repair Illinois’ broken ethics laws, as more Democrats demand reform and more lawmakers face corruption charges.
Illinois teachers’ unions funnel nearly $3.9 million to Madigan
Illinois teachers’ unions funnel nearly $3.9 million to Madigan
Teachers’ unions have provided lots of campaign cash to Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, who’s been implicated in a bribery scandal. Teachers who don’t want their money sent to a corrupt system can opt out of the union.
Black business leader speaks out about ‘fair tax’ harms, gets axed from Pritzker event
Black business leader speaks out about ‘fair tax’ harms, gets axed from Pritzker event
Pritzker’s progressive income tax amendment would hurt small, minority-owned businesses the most.
‘Fair tax’ supporter indicted for tax evasion
‘Fair tax’ supporter indicted for tax evasion
Four long-time Illinois General Assembly members who pushed through the “fair tax” referendum have been charged with crimes. A fifth faces a bribery investigation.
Illinois government unions give Madigan $10 million reasons to stay together
Illinois government unions give Madigan $10 million reasons to stay together
The state’s government unions have heavily funded the election committees run by longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan – who then uses his influence to pass union-friendly bills.
Pritzker could have saved nearly 32,000 jobs during COVID-19 downturn
Pritzker could have saved nearly 32,000 jobs during COVID-19 downturn
Illinois is the largest state without a short-time compensation plan, increasing the chances nearly 32,000 job losses will be permanent.
53 more Illinois Democrats call for Madigan’s resignation
53 more Illinois Democrats call for Madigan’s resignation
Despite potential political repercussions, a growing list of Democrats are demanding Mike Madigan resign his leadership positions after he was implicated in a ComEd corruption scheme.