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.
By Mailee Smith
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.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
Half of joint filers in Hinsdale would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Half of joint filers in Hinsdale would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,288 Hinsdale taxpayers should send $75 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
Lightfoot proposes $40M tax hike on solo Uber, Lyft rides in downtown Chicago
Lightfoot proposes $40M tax hike on solo Uber, Lyft rides in downtown Chicago
The mayor proposed tripling ride-sharing taxes and fees on solo passengers downtown, on top of other increases, as the city confronts a nearly $1 billion budget deficit and a costly contract dispute with the nation’s third-largest teachers’ union.
By Vincent Caruso
CTU’s mayoral candidate lost. Now it would rather strike than deal with the winner.
CTU’s mayoral candidate lost. Now it would rather strike than deal with the winner.
Chicago Teachers Union backed Toni Preckwinkle for mayor of Chicago, donating nearly $300,000 to her campaign. But Lori Lightfoot won – and now CTU is on strike for the third time in seven years despite her generous offer.
By Mailee Smith
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Western Springs would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Western Springs would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 1,251 Western Springs taxpayers should send $27 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
2 Cook County commissioners each collect over $100K from Chicago Teachers Union
2 Cook County commissioners each collect over $100K from Chicago Teachers Union
Records show two Cook County Board members representing Chicago-area districts have each collected more than $100,000 from the Chicago Teachers Union atop their $85,000 commissioner salaries.
By Vincent Caruso
Chicago dominates competition for most red-light cameras
Chicago dominates competition for most red-light cameras
Chicago has more red-light cameras and revenue from them than any other large city in America. The cameras are costly for drivers, create government mistrust and foster corruption.
Illinois law makes teacher strikes easiest in Chicago out of 10 largest U.S. school districts
Illinois law makes teacher strikes easiest in Chicago out of 10 largest U.S. school districts
Teacher strikes are illegal in 8 of the top 10 largest school districts in the nation. Maybe that’s why the Chicago Teachers Union is on strike for the third time in seven years.
By Mailee Smith
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Oak Brook would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Oak Brook would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 1,081 Oak Brook and northern Westmont taxpayers should send $31 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
4 in 10 joint filers in River Forest would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
4 in 10 joint filers in River Forest would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 1,012 River Forest taxpayers should send $23 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
Chicago teachers’ strike, salary demands ignore what Chicagoans can afford
Chicago teachers’ strike, salary demands ignore what Chicagoans can afford
During the past 10 years, the median salary for a Chicago teacher has grown 75% faster than the median salary for private-sector Chicago workers.
By Bill Reveille, Adam Schuster
Pension crisis forces firehouse closure, 9 firefighter layoffs in East St. Louis
Pension crisis forces firehouse closure, 9 firefighter layoffs in East St. Louis
East St. Louis is short $9.5 million between a budget deficit and back payments owed to its fire and police pensions. As a result, city leaders are closing a firehouse and laying off nine firefighters.
By Brad Weisenstein