As corruption looms large in Illinois, Pritzker reforms are MIA
As corruption looms large in Illinois, Pritzker reforms are MIA
Tackling Illinois corruption isn’t just a moral imperative. It’s a financial necessity.
Feds investigating lobbyist checks cut to fired Madigan political lieutenant
Feds investigating lobbyist checks cut to fired Madigan political lieutenant
Further details are emerging in the wake of May raids on longtime allies of Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Lightfoot proposes sweeping changes to Chicago’s heavy-handed ticketing, towing scheme
Lightfoot proposes sweeping changes to Chicago’s heavy-handed ticketing, towing scheme
The Chicago mayor unveiled plans to reform the city’s controversial system of handling vehicle violations, which has buried thousands of low-income residents in debt, taken their cars and licenses.
Illinois state lawmakers 4th-highest paid in nation
Illinois state lawmakers 4th-highest paid in nation
The budget signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker included a $1,600 pay raise for the Illinois General Assembly – which already collects the nation’s 4th-highest base salary for state lawmakers.
Chicago Teachers Union president threatens strike
Chicago Teachers Union president threatens strike
The Chicago Teachers Union is threatening to strike, as negotiations with the city begin to stretch into the coming school year. It would be the union’s third strike in seven years.
Pritzker signs bill increasing penalties for texting, driving, crashing and hurting someone
Pritzker signs bill increasing penalties for texting, driving, crashing and hurting someone
Drivers who text and cause a crash that seriously hurts someone will face steep penalties under new state law. Ticket was $75 but increases to $1,000 plus license loss for a year.
Madigan FaceApp
Madigan FaceApp
Illinois home values down 21%, property taxes up 9% since 2007
Illinois home values down 21%, property taxes up 9% since 2007
Without serious property tax relief – including pension reform – it is likely fewer will demand planting roots in Illinois.
Illinois bill would allow fast-food restaurants to accept food stamps
Illinois bill would allow fast-food restaurants to accept food stamps
Homeless, disabled and elderly Illinoisans who can’t easily cook a meal could get help by using food stamps at fast-food restaurants.
Illinois tax hike heat: milk was a poor choice
Illinois tax hike heat: milk was a poor choice
FBI raids home of Madigan confidant in third search surrounding the speaker
FBI raids home of Madigan confidant in third search surrounding the speaker
Do federal authorities have their sights set on the longest-serving state legislative leader in American history?
Humboldt Park Alligator: Relocate me to Florida
Humboldt Park Alligator: Relocate me to Florida
Illinois gas tax: JB Pritzker pain in the gas
Illinois gas tax: JB Pritzker pain in the gas
Illinois state lawmakers among highest paid in nation
Illinois state lawmakers among highest paid in nation
The Illinois General Assembly passed budget that included a $1,600 pay raise for state lawmakers, who already rank among the nation’s highest paid.