State Farm to slash nearly 900 IT jobs in Illinois
State Farm to slash nearly 900 IT jobs in Illinois
The insurer will downsize its IT division in Bloomington while adding tech jobs in other states.
Meeseeks pension issues
Meeseeks pension issues
On the record: Resolution filed to oppose a progressive income tax in Illinois
On the record: Resolution filed to oppose a progressive income tax in Illinois
A new resolution would put lawmakers on the record for supporting or opposing a tax structure that would likely lead to massive tax hikes on Illinois' middle class.
Alton in negotiations to sell off city sewer system and water treatment plant to pay for pensions
Alton in negotiations to sell off city sewer system and water treatment plant to pay for pensions
Most of the proceeds from the sale of Alton's sewer system and water treatment plant would go toward combined police and fire pension debt of more than $113 million.
Illinois township government
Illinois township government
Belleville City Council to consider fee hikes
Belleville City Council to consider fee hikes
Some businesses would see license fees double, among other fee hikes meant to shore up city finances.
SIU Nepotism
SIU Nepotism
Study: Illinoisans’ property tax burden second highest in the nation
Study: Illinoisans’ property tax burden second highest in the nation
High property tax bills are squeezing family budgets across Illinois.
Illinois tax burden
Illinois tax burden
Report: Lake Forest officials squandered $200K on lobbying costs without city approval
Report: Lake Forest officials squandered $200K on lobbying costs without city approval
An independent investigation found nearly $200,000 went toward lobbying the state and federal government for an Amtrak train stop - funds that were spent behind the back of city lawmakers and taxpayers.
Employee claims jobs sold for up to $10K in Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office
Employee claims jobs sold for up to $10K in Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office
FBI investigations into Dorothy Brown's office have been underway for nearly five years, during which the clerk has disputed accusations of misconduct. But according to one employee interviewed by federal prosecutors, at least one of Brown's hires may have come with a $10,000 price tag.
3 proposals in General Assembly could bring progressive income tax to Illinois
3 proposals in General Assembly could bring progressive income tax to Illinois
Scrapping Illinois' constitutionally protected flat income tax would remove one of the only pro-taxpayer policies the Land of Lincoln has left.
Illinois Senate votes to advance marijuana legalization question to ballot
Illinois Senate votes to advance marijuana legalization question to ballot
The Marijuana Legalization Referendum Act would ask voters if they support legalizing recreational marijuana for people 21 and over. The question is nonbinding.
House committee passes tackle football ban for Illinoisans under age 12
House committee passes tackle football ban for Illinoisans under age 12
The CTE Prevention Act would forbid any child under the age of 12 from playing tackle football.