Proposal would cut pay for Chicago politicians to fund coronavirus response
Proposal would cut pay for Chicago politicians to fund coronavirus response
One Chicago alderman is calling for the city’s 53 elected officials to forfeit their six-figure salaries for 15 days.
By Austin Berg
Linda Leinweber: Shears to You Salon
Linda Leinweber: Shears to You Salon
"Taxes are my biggest concern: My property taxes."
Katie Anderson: Anderson’s Candy Shop
Katie Anderson: Anderson’s Candy Shop
“Every day at work I hold my breath until 2:30 when the governor goes on to [say] what’s going to happen next."
Pritzker gives stay-at-home order for Illinois, in effect until April 7
Pritzker gives stay-at-home order for Illinois, in effect until April 7
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on March 20 ordered state residents to stay home except for essential workers and trips for supplies. The order came as Illinois recorded its fifth death and 585 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
By Brad Weisenstein
Bill would allow licensed, out-of-state nurses to serve Illinois patients
Bill would allow licensed, out-of-state nurses to serve Illinois patients
To prepare for a rise in hospital visits, Illinois should remove interstate barriers for medical professionals.
For Illinois, COVID-19 cuts much deeper than public health
For Illinois, COVID-19 cuts much deeper than public health
Springfield needs to pull policy levers to mitigate harm. And they should do so as quickly as possible.
By Austin Berg
Illinois expected to join California, New York with ‘shelter-in-place’ order
Illinois expected to join California, New York with ‘shelter-in-place’ order
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to issue the order beginning Saturday to contain spread of COVID-19.
By Brad Weisenstein
Illinois unemployment claims jump by 64K as COVID-19 closes businesses
Illinois unemployment claims jump by 64K as COVID-19 closes businesses
Unemployment claims spiked this week as Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered bars and restaurants to halt dine-in service, the service industry took major hits and large gatherings were banned to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Brad Weisenstein
Chicago mayor halts fines, fees for minor traffic tickets amid coronavirus pandemic
Chicago mayor halts fines, fees for minor traffic tickets amid coronavirus pandemic
The city of Chicago has temporarily relaxed its controversial ticketing and towing scheme, as residents face worsening financial uncertainty in the midst of a global public health crisis.
By Vincent Caruso
Chinatown developer who recorded Madigan, Solis charged with fraud
Chinatown developer who recorded Madigan, Solis charged with fraud
The developer’s recordings helped federal investigators charge Chicago Ald. Ed Burke and deepened the investigation into Illinois state corruption.
Bill would lift ban on out-of-state wine delivery
Bill would lift ban on out-of-state wine delivery
Illinois’ strict regulations on wine shipments deprive residents of choice and the state of critical tax revenue. The anti-competitive law may be unconstitutional.