Paprocki named president of Illinois Policy Institute, chairman of Illinois Policy PAC
Paprocki named president of Illinois Policy Institute, chairman of Illinois Policy PAC
John Tillman remains chairman and CEO of Illinois Policy Institute.
CTU demands would cost taxpayers an additional $397 million
CTU demands would cost taxpayers an additional $397 million
The Chicago Teachers Union has threatened to strike over contract demands that would cost taxpayers an extra $397 million in the first year. Chicago teachers already make more than other big city peers.
Cook County commission exploring property tax hike despite depressed home values
Cook County commission exploring property tax hike despite depressed home values
Average home prices in Cook County are 31% lower today than in 2007. Meanwhile, property tax bills have increased by 22%.
When I grow up: school administration
When I grow up: school administration
Illinois income tax hikes failed to fix state finances
Illinois income tax hikes failed to fix state finances
In a single year, Illinoisans witnessed their state’s net worth drop by a staggering 35%, or $47.4 billion, despite shouldering the largest permanent income tax hike in state history.
Pritzker contract gives AFSCME unfettered access to workers’ private information
Pritzker contract gives AFSCME unfettered access to workers’ private information
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker agreed to a deal with AFSCME Council 31 that threatens the privacy of state workers and violates workers’ rights.
Taxpayer support for southwestern Illinois airport hits $104.3 million
Taxpayer support for southwestern Illinois airport hits $104.3 million
Each year St. Clair County, Illinois, taxpayers must add money to keep MidAmerica St. Louis Airport open. While passenger traffic is increasing, so are expenses.
Pritzker signs AFSCME deal costing taxpayers $3.6 billion more than it needed to
Pritzker signs AFSCME deal costing taxpayers $3.6 billion more than it needed to
By continuing practices such as automatic raises and taxpayer-subsidized platinum health insurance, along with a new $2,500 bonus, the AFSCME contract will transfer more than $3.6 billion in extra compensation from taxpayers to state workers.
CTU: Cost of living
CTU: Cost of living
Appellate judges rule Mautino campaign violated election code, faces more fines
Appellate judges rule Mautino campaign violated election code, faces more fines
The campaign committee that once backed Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino – a former state lawmaker – violated Illinois election codes, appellate judges ruled.
Chicago Teachers Union deal: Arm and a leg
Chicago Teachers Union deal: Arm and a leg
Illinois K-12 school districts losing students, gaining administrators
Illinois K-12 school districts losing students, gaining administrators
Despite shrinking populations of students and teachers, Illinois school districts have continued to grow their administrative bodies.
Craig Schumacher
Craig Schumacher
“I was born and raised here, and I raised my family here. I’ve given 50 years of my life to this state. And it’s just not financially feasible anymore. “I certainly wouldn’t [move] if there wasn’t such a financial difference. We’re deeply rooted here. Sure, Florida’s a nice place to visit, always thought so. But...
Judge rules in Madigan’s favor on ‘sham candidate’ lawsuit
Judge rules in Madigan’s favor on ‘sham candidate’ lawsuit
Lawyers for Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan argued that even if he did recruit so-called “sham candidates” to siphon votes away from his 2016 primary opponent, such tactics aren’t against the law.