Illinois Senate passes bill to end clock change during daylight saving time
Illinois Senate passes bill to end clock change during daylight saving time
Some state lawmakers are pushing a proposal to do away with the unpopular practice of changing the clock twice a year.
By Vincent Caruso
FBI wiretapped cellphone of close Madigan confidant
FBI wiretapped cellphone of close Madigan confidant
The FBI wiretap of Mike McClain's phone is an indication authorities could be looking into criminal activity between House Speaker Mike Madigan and utility giant ComEd.
By Austin Berg
Recent FBI raids on Illinois politician a reminder of $9.9B ‘corruption tax’
Recent FBI raids on Illinois politician a reminder of $9.9B ‘corruption tax’
As more Illinois politicians face federal corruption indictments, Illinoisans are reminded that lawmakers’ misdeeds come with a steep price tag.
By Bryce Hill
Lightfoot asks Springfield for progressive ‘exit tax’ on Chicago property sales
Lightfoot asks Springfield for progressive ‘exit tax’ on Chicago property sales
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants state lawmakers to let her impose progressively higher real estate transfer tax rates to close a $838 million budget deficit. She faces a limited time window and resistance from state lawmakers.
By Brad Weisenstein
Illinois Senate president backs bill merging police, fire pension funds
Illinois Senate president backs bill merging police, fire pension funds
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is championing a bill to merge more than 640 local police and fire pension funds into two investment pools. With lawmakers returning to Springfield for veto session, action on the bill may be near.
By Brad Weisenstein
Grayslake school employees who don’t want to strike: You have options
Grayslake school employees who don’t want to strike: You have options
Not all teachers and support staff at Grayslake Community Consolidated School District 46 want to be on strike. Those who are not members of the union have more options – and more freedom – in deciding whether to walk the picket line.
By Mailee Smith
Illinois state senator on ethics committee allegedly filed false income tax return
Illinois state senator on ethics committee allegedly filed false income tax return
Sources have identified state Sen. Terry Link as the FBI’s witness in their investigation into former state Rep. Luis Arroyo. Tax troubles may have led to Link’s cooperation.
With Illinois on deck, state tax hikes just lost big at the ballot box
With Illinois on deck, state tax hikes just lost big at the ballot box
If other states’ recent tax votes are any indication, Pritzker’s proposal could be a tougher sell than he thinks.
By Austin Berg
Pritzker’s flawed ‘fair tax’ plan already failed Californians
Pritzker’s flawed ‘fair tax’ plan already failed Californians
Illinoisans should learn from the Golden State’s “fair tax” failure, lessons that state leaders ignore.
By Orphe Divounguy
Red-light camera ban in Illinois pushed by more state lawmakers
Red-light camera ban in Illinois pushed by more state lawmakers
As the bipartisan backlash against red-light traffic cameras continues to build, a third Illinois state lawmaker has introduced a proposal to ban the controversial devices statewide.
By Vincent Caruso