‘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.
By Mailee Smith
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.
By Bryce Hill
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.
Pritzker gets OK to treat businesses as criminals for failing to enforce his COVID-19 mask order
Pritzker gets OK to treat businesses as criminals for failing to enforce his COVID-19 mask order
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker again turned to criminal penalties to gain compliance with his coronavirus mandates. He is targeting business owners when customers and staff fail to wear masks.
By Brad Weisenstein
Madigan, ComEd face racketeering suit for over $450 million in ratepayer damages
Madigan, ComEd face racketeering suit for over $450 million in ratepayer damages
Six House Democrats have called for the longtime speaker to step down.
By Brad Weisenstein
Crestwood mayor charged in red-light camera bribery scheme
Crestwood mayor charged in red-light camera bribery scheme
Multiple officials in the southwest suburbs have been implicated on criminal charges in a federal investigation into red-light cameras.
Karena Cozad
Karena Cozad
"There’s no benefit to [being in the union.] As far as I’m concerned, union [leaders] seem to be out for themselves."
Pritzker again pushes criminalizing businesses for failing to follow his COVID-19 orders
Pritzker again pushes criminalizing businesses for failing to follow his COVID-19 orders
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is again turning to criminal penalties to gain compliance with his coronavirus mandates. He is targeting small business owners for mask violations.
9 Democrats demand Madigan’s resignation as Illinois House speaker
9 Democrats demand Madigan’s resignation as Illinois House speaker
America’s longest-serving House speaker is facing mounting pressure from within his own party over corruption implications in the federal case against ComEd.
Craig Richardson: Batter & Berries
Craig Richardson: Batter & Berries
"Taxes are tough. If we could get a tax break, that would help a lot. I know it’s difficult, but I want our legislators to understand that jobs are not dispensable."
Hockey parents want to check Pritzker on COVID-19 restrictions
Hockey parents want to check Pritzker on COVID-19 restrictions
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 restrictions on youth hockey have parents questioning the science and logic of the decision.
Illinois’ economy likely shrank by $86 billion during Q2, national data suggests
Illinois’ economy likely shrank by $86 billion during Q2, national data suggests
Data published last week by the Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed that U.S. gross domestic product shrank at an annualized rate of -32.9% during the second quarter.
By Bryce Hill