Report: City Colleges of Chicago watered down standards, issued thousands more degrees
Report: City Colleges of Chicago watered down standards, issued thousands more degrees
Illinois’ largest community college system saw a decrease in enrollment, but a doubling of degrees.
By Brendan Bakala
Chicago Alderman Ed Burke seeks to cut Trump Tower property tax bill by $3 million
Chicago Alderman Ed Burke seeks to cut Trump Tower property tax bill by $3 million
According to one estimate, Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is trying to cut the property tax bill for Trump Tower by more than $3 million.
By Brendan Bakala
State report: Illinois economy lags nation, neighbors
State report: Illinois economy lags nation, neighbors
The October briefing from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability outlines Illinois’ weak growth, and projects more of the same.
By Austin Berg
Chicago to pay $20 million to parking meter company in 2018
Chicago to pay $20 million to parking meter company in 2018
As a continuing part of a bad deal, Chicago taxpayers will pay Chicago Parking Meters LLC $20 million.
By Chris Lentino
The 6 biggest myths about banning local Right to Work in Illinois
The 6 biggest myths about banning local Right to Work in Illinois
The Illinois House failed – by just one vote – to override Rauner’s veto of SB 1905, a ban of local Right-to-Work ordinances. But the bill is likely come back for another vote.
By Mailee Smith
In ‘Spring[field] Vegas,’ a toxic culture thrives in the dark
In ‘Spring[field] Vegas,’ a toxic culture thrives in the dark
The culture of silence will end eventually. And when it does, it will be with a deafening roar.
By Austin Berg
Illinois lawmakers propose bill to regulate political ads on social media
Illinois lawmakers propose bill to regulate political ads on social media
A new bill would require buyers of political and issue ads on social media to disclose their identities and would impose record-keeping requirements on social media companies.
By Amy Korte
Founder of pharmaceutical company indicted for bribing doctors to prescribe opioids
Founder of pharmaceutical company indicted for bribing doctors to prescribe opioids
As federal and state officials sound the alarm about opioid abuse, Illinois lawmakers should take steps to root it out of the workers’ compensation system.
By Amy Korte
Berrios defends delays in reviewing unfair property tax system
Berrios defends delays in reviewing unfair property tax system
Nearly three months removed from the initial call for review of the property tax system, Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios refuses to provide a timeline for completion and release.
By Chris Lentino
Illinois bill backlog stands at nearly $16.4B
Illinois bill backlog stands at nearly $16.4B
The state has embarked on a plan to sell more than $6 billion of bonds in order to reduce annual interest payments and help pay off the bill backlog.
By Brendan Bakala
October marks Illinois’ first-ever ‘zombie preparedness month’
October marks Illinois’ first-ever ‘zombie preparedness month’
A resolution introduced by state Rep. Chris Welch, D-Westchester, and passed by the Illinois House designated October as “Zombie Preparedness Month.”
Taxpayers on the hook for canceled Chicago stadium show
Taxpayers on the hook for canceled Chicago stadium show
The Illinois Sports Facility Authority paid $1.6 million for a September concert at Guaranteed Rate Field, featuring Diddy and Fat Joe, even though it had to cancel the event.