Madigan and ComEd are at the center of federal heat
Madigan and ComEd are at the center of federal heat
Illinoisans shouldn’t have to wait for federal raids to curb corruption at the capitol.
Federal agents looking for Madigan documents in ComEd probe
Federal agents looking for Madigan documents in ComEd probe
As previously undisclosed subpoena adds another angle to federal agents’ activity surrounding the longtime House speaker and chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois.
Mendota teachers who don’t want to strike: Here are your options
Mendota teachers who don’t want to strike: Here are your options
A teacher strike in Mendota, Illinois has lasted more than a week – but not all teachers in the small community may want to be on strike.
Chicago teachers who don’t want to be on strike have options
Chicago teachers who don’t want to be on strike have options
The Chicago Teachers Union walked out on strike Oct. 17, but teachers who are not members of the union have more freedom to decide whether to return to their students.
Downtown diners would pay 11.75% tax on restaurant bills under Lightfoot proposal
Downtown diners would pay 11.75% tax on restaurant bills under Lightfoot proposal
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has proposed a $20 million tax on dining out to help fill the city’s $838 million budget shortfall.
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Wilmette would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Wilmette would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,800 Wilmette taxpayers should send $75 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
Lightfoot can’t fix Chicago’s finances without pension reform
Lightfoot can’t fix Chicago’s finances without pension reform
City pension contributions are set to spike by $1 billion over just four years. Taxpayers cannot afford the entire burden of fixing city finances.
Chicago council member calls for decriminalization of magic mushrooms
Chicago council member calls for decriminalization of magic mushrooms
City leaders passed a resolution expressing support for expanding scientific and medicinal research on organic psychedelics in Chicago, with the goal of decriminalizing adult use of the plants and fungi.
Illinois’ housing recovery still trails rest of nation
Illinois’ housing recovery still trails rest of nation
High property tax bills suppress Illinois housing demand, slowing average growth in home values when compared to the rest of the nation.
CTU: Read this
CTU: Read this
More than half of joint filers in Glencoe would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than half of joint filers in Glencoe would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 1,327 Glencoe taxpayers should send $51 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
Chicago Teachers Union on strike for third time in 7 years
Chicago Teachers Union on strike for third time in 7 years
After rejecting an offer based on recommendations of a neutral third-party report, Illinois’ largest teachers’ union walked out on their students Oct. 17.
CTU is out on strike: 6 things you need to know
CTU is out on strike: 6 things you need to know
The Chicago Teachers Union went on strike despite an offer that would boost average pay to nearly $100,000. Here’s who is getting hurt and the true costs of the strike.
More than half of joint filers in Winnetka, Northfield would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than half of joint filers in Winnetka, Northfield would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,740 Winnetka and Northfield taxpayers should send $119 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.