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.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
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.
By Adam Schuster
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.
By Vincent Caruso
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.
By Orphe Divounguy
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.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
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.
By Mailee Smith
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