Chicago Teachers Union president threatens strike
Chicago Teachers Union president threatens strike
The Chicago Teachers Union is threatening to strike, as negotiations with the city begin to stretch into the coming school year. It would be the union’s third strike in seven years.
Pritzker signs bill increasing penalties for texting, driving, crashing and hurting someone
Pritzker signs bill increasing penalties for texting, driving, crashing and hurting someone
Drivers who text and cause a crash that seriously hurts someone will face steep penalties under new state law. Ticket was $75 but increases to $1,000 plus license loss for a year.
Illinois home values down 21%, property taxes up 9% since 2007
Illinois home values down 21%, property taxes up 9% since 2007
Without serious property tax relief – including pension reform – it is likely fewer will demand planting roots in Illinois.
By Orphe Divounguy, Bryce Hill
Illinois bill would allow fast-food restaurants to accept food stamps
Illinois bill would allow fast-food restaurants to accept food stamps
Homeless, disabled and elderly Illinoisans who can’t easily cook a meal could get help by using food stamps at fast-food restaurants.
By Brad Weisenstein
FBI raids home of Madigan confidant in third search surrounding the speaker
FBI raids home of Madigan confidant in third search surrounding the speaker
Do federal authorities have their sights set on the longest-serving state legislative leader in American history?
By Austin Berg
Illinois state lawmakers among highest paid in nation
Illinois state lawmakers among highest paid in nation
The Illinois General Assembly passed budget that included a $1,600 pay raise for state lawmakers, who already rank among the nation’s highest paid.
Feds raid former Chicago alderman’s home in search of Madigan records
Feds raid former Chicago alderman’s home in search of Madigan records
The raid on retired Chicago Ald. Michael Zalewski is the latest indication federal authorities could be building a case against the nation’s longest-serving speaker.
By Austin Berg
Illinois gas tax hike comes packed with pork
Illinois gas tax hike comes packed with pork
Illinoisans deserve a pothole-free future. But are they getting a bang for their gas tax buck? Or is Pritzker’s $45 billion “Rebuild Illinois” program just another vehicle to deliver special favors? A deep dive into the capital plan points toward the latter, showing at least $1.25 billion in pork-barrel projects.
By Austin Berg
Madigan lawyers: ‘Dirty tricks’ alleged in election lawsuit are not a crime
Madigan lawyers: ‘Dirty tricks’ alleged in election lawsuit are not a crime
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan faces allegations of recruiting two “sham candidates” to dilute the Hispanic vote in his 2016 Democratic primary race.
By Austin Berg