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.
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.
CTU contract: can we afford this?
CTU contract: can we afford this?
Governor’s office uses Illinois economic report to push ‘fair tax’ falsehoods
Governor’s office uses Illinois economic report to push ‘fair tax’ falsehoods
An annual financial report from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office forecasts a gloomy fiscal future for Illinois and pushes his false choice between dire spending cuts or a flawed progressive tax plan.
Chicago teachers no longer can save 40 sick days for retirement: now it’s 244
Chicago teachers no longer can save 40 sick days for retirement: now it’s 244
Pension benefits consume 25% of Chicago Public Schools’ budget. The new Chicago Teachers Union contract increases bankable sick days six-fold, increasing pension costs and taking more from classrooms.
5 broken tax promises show why Illinois voters distrust Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
5 broken tax promises show why Illinois voters distrust Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
From the lottery, to the tollway, to two “temporary” income tax hikes, Illinois politicians have a history of broken promises about how they tax and spend residents’ money.
Illinois state representative resigns following bribery charge
Illinois state representative resigns following bribery charge
State Rep. Luis Arroyo was a key supporter of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $45 billion infrastructure package, which was funded in part by a gambling expansion and doubling the state’s gas tax.
With another lawmaker under arrest, Madigan’s words are worthless on corruption
With another lawmaker under arrest, Madigan’s words are worthless on corruption
Don’t despair. Be part of the story where Illinoisans break the mold.
Striking Chicago teachers have the right to go to work and get paid
Striking Chicago teachers have the right to go to work and get paid
Teachers in Chicago Public Schools who are not union members cannot be punished for going to work during a union strike.
Illinois House passes bill to make it harder for public employees to leave unions, recover fees
Illinois House passes bill to make it harder for public employees to leave unions, recover fees
SB 1784 would hurt workers trying to stop paying union dues, give unions greater access to them and their personal information.
Chicago teachers recover pension contributions 5 months into retirement
Chicago teachers recover pension contributions 5 months into retirement
After retiring at age 55, the average Chicago teacher just takes five months to get back everything they contributed toward their pension during their career.
Illinois Assistant Majority Leader arrested on federal bribery charge
Illinois Assistant Majority Leader arrested on federal bribery charge
State Rep. Luis Arroyo was a key supporter of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $45 billion infrastructure package, which was funded in part by a gambling expansion and doubling the state’s gas tax.
Halloween rules on times, ages and dark houses await Illinois trick-or-treaters
Halloween rules on times, ages and dark houses await Illinois trick-or-treaters
Oak Park is creating specific trick-or-treating hours this Halloween. Other municipalities in Illinois have even scarier Halloween rules.
Illinois unemployment rate hits low despite tepid jobs growth
Illinois unemployment rate hits low despite tepid jobs growth
Illinois’ unemployment rate hit 3.9% in September – the first time in decades that the jobless rate went under 4%, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.