Top 10 recipients of Madigan money
Top 10 recipients of Madigan money
More than 60 sitting state representatives have received money from Madigan over the course of their careers, totaling around $15 million.
Hundreds of educators stop paying money to Chicago Teachers Union following Janus decision
Hundreds of educators stop paying money to Chicago Teachers Union following Janus decision
At least 300 Chicago Public Schools employees have stopped paying fees to the Chicago Teachers Union after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled they could not be forced to pay the union just to keep their jobs.
Remedial budget math
Remedial budget math
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The Center Square: Suburban mayor shuts down plan to take migrants from Chicago Chicago Tribune: With government on the verge of resting, sexual harassment, Chinatown deal, secret FBI recordings stir Tim Mapes case Chicago Sun-Times: CPS juggles funding, bilingual staff to welcome thousands of new migrant students Capitol News: State to put $20 million toward grants for grocers, research into food insecurityFord Heights ex-mayor charged with stealing $150K from village
Ford Heights ex-mayor charged with stealing $150K from village
One of the state’s poorest communities is already facing enormous financial pressures.
State agency investigates Illinois mom for letting 8-year-old walk dog around block
State agency investigates Illinois mom for letting 8-year-old walk dog around block
A Wilmette mother investigated for letting her daughter walk the dog is only the latest target of Illinois’ vague and overreaching child neglect laws.
Illinoisans will spend less time at the DMV under new law
Illinoisans will spend less time at the DMV under new law
A bill signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner will allow for multi-year car registration.
Cursive mandate greets Illinois elementary school students this fall
Cursive mandate greets Illinois elementary school students this fall
Lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto of a 2017 bill mandating cursive instruction in all public elementary schools in Illinois. That measure becomes law this year.
Illinois jobs growth
Illinois jobs growth
State of Illinois confirms new budget is out of balance by $1.2B
State of Illinois confirms new budget is out of balance by $1.2B
Despite claims from some state lawmakers that the fiscal year 2019 budget is balanced, official reports to bond buyers admit a deficit of more than $1 billion.
Illinoisans could see license suspended for texting while driving under new state law
Illinoisans could see license suspended for texting while driving under new state law
A new state law could result in a suspended license for drivers operating handheld electronic devices while behind the wheel.
Illinois township pensioners have collected nearly $300M over past 20 years
Illinois township pensioners have collected nearly $300M over past 20 years
While often regarded as a duplicative and unnecessary unit of government, former township employees in Illinois have banked more than $273 million in pension benefits since 1998.
Small business owners give Illinois an ‘F’ in friendliness
Small business owners give Illinois an ‘F’ in friendliness
A recent survey found Illinois to be the least accommodating state in the nation for small businesses.