Cook County retirees to outnumber active employees in 2 years
Cook County retirees to outnumber active employees in 2 years
Recently released data shows retirees outpacing active employees, adding pressure to an already stressed pension fund.
Report: Madigan and his local alderman violated ethics laws
Report: Madigan and his local alderman violated ethics laws
A new report shows how 13th Ward Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn and Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan diverted tens of thousands of dollars in public funds toward political purposes.
Rahm’s TIF vault
Rahm’s TIF vault
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Illinoisans’ no good, very bad year
Illinoisans’ no good, very bad year
The biggest obstacle Illinoisans face in Springfield remains the same: an all-powerful House speaker, and members of both parties who are all too eager to kowtow.
Chicago poised to divert millions of tax dollars to private health provider
Chicago poised to divert millions of tax dollars to private health provider
Under the guise of rehabilitating underserved communities, City Hall preps another massive tax transfer to a private company.
Illinois flunks new nationwide fiscal report card
Illinois flunks new nationwide fiscal report card
The Land of Lincoln received the lowest possible grade in budget forecasting and legacy costs.
Advocate for lower property taxes faces dangerous backlash
Advocate for lower property taxes faces dangerous backlash
Local barber Bob Anderson has endured two attempts at intimidation since being elected to the McHenry Township Board on a platform of consolidation.
Illinois to splurge on Christmas lights, despite mounting debt to utility company
Illinois to splurge on Christmas lights, despite mounting debt to utility company
Springfield won’t let millions in unpaid utility bills get in the way of nonessential spending.
Rahm wants to squeeze Chicago eateries for higher permit fees, 2018 budget shows
Rahm wants to squeeze Chicago eateries for higher permit fees, 2018 budget shows
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s budget proposal includes jacked-up costs for business licenses and stricter noncompliance penalties.
Tom Pincuspy
Tom Pincuspy
“I’ve got a lot of pride in craftsmanship. What I do is a lot more artistic. Anyone can bust tires off rims or pack up a skid full of bad starters and send them back to the manufacturer. Anyone can do the physical labor. When it comes to welding, it’s an art. “We’ve had a...
Cook County jail worker abused family leave, called off work 60 times
Cook County jail worker abused family leave, called off work 60 times
A suspended Cook County Jail corrections officer faces termination following serial abuses of a federal family leave rule.
Illinois General Assembly passes bill restricting municipalities’ ability to regulate placement of small wireless facilities
Illinois General Assembly passes bill restricting municipalities’ ability to regulate placement of small wireless facilities
The measure would limit regulations and costs local governments could impose on wireless providers seeking to locate certain equipment on municipal property.