Jan Munday: Weekdays at Munday’s
Jan Munday: Weekdays at Munday’s
“My center is family child care. The governor took and suspended all of our licenses throughout the state."
Opposition to Pritzker’s lockdown spreading rapidly
Opposition to Pritzker’s lockdown spreading rapidly
Opposition to Pritzker’s order is growing, as small business owners sue to challenge the governor’s ability to order them into ruin.
Illinois sinking under Pritzker’s lockdown
Illinois sinking under Pritzker’s lockdown
Kevin Promenschenkel: Poopy’s biker bar
Kevin Promenschenkel: Poopy’s biker bar
“If I lose my business, I might as well be dead as far as I’m concerned. I’ve done this my whole life. Now that may sound stupid to some people, but it doesn’t to me."
Beth George: White Pines Resort
Beth George: White Pines Resort
“I was willing to do the shelter-in-place to flatten the curve and do what was needed for the country. In the beginning I think it was the only decision that was able to be made. But after that, nothing is making sense."
More than 1 million Illinoisans out of work since COVID-19
More than 1 million Illinoisans out of work since COVID-19
The state’s unemployment rate continues to soar as joblessness hits more than 1 in 5 workers.
Pritzker threatens to use state police against businesses reopening early
Pritzker threatens to use state police against businesses reopening early
Polling has found the vast majority of Illinoisans support reopening small retail businesses.
Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ relief amounts to $6 for low-income Illinoisans
Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ relief amounts to $6 for low-income Illinoisans
An Illinoisan making $12,400 a year would still pay nearly $1,800 in state and local taxes under the governor’s plan – a higher share of their income than residents of all but two states.
3-in-4 Illinoisans support reopening small businesses immediately
3-in-4 Illinoisans support reopening small businesses immediately
Small businesses have struggled since their doors were forced to close March 21. A new poll shows 75% of Illinoisans want them to be allowed to reopen now.
Pritzker’s grand reopening
Pritzker’s grand reopening
4 problems with Pritzker’s reopening plan
4 problems with Pritzker’s reopening plan
‘Restore Illinois’ is short on details about when and how Illinoisans can get back to work.
Denetta Flamingo: Ottawa Nautilus Fit 24
Denetta Flamingo: Ottawa Nautilus Fit 24
“How are we supposed to pay our bills? Just keep selling our stuff, until there’s nothing left? But you can’t do that because you have people counting on you."
Nonunion Chicago educators sue CTU, AFT to end forced union dues
Nonunion Chicago educators sue CTU, AFT to end forced union dues
While members can opt out of CTU at any time, the union says they may only stop paying the union if they do so during a one-month period. A lawsuit filed against the union argues this violates teachers’ First Amendment rights.
Michael and Marian Patricoski
Michael and Marian Patricoski
“We live a pretty simple life. We live well within our means. We’re not in any great discomfort. My concern is for patients going forward and for staff."