New Cook County minimum wage, sick leave mandates burden Skokie businesses
New Cook County minimum wage, sick leave mandates burden Skokie businesses
Onerous regulations drag down Skokie businesses trying to stay afloat and provide job opportunities for residents who need them.
By Amy Korte
Madigan’s rules kill reform efforts
Madigan’s rules kill reform efforts
A post-mortem on Illinois’ 2017 regular legislative session shows missed opportunities for taxpayer savings.
Report: Philadelphia’s soda tax ‘failing’
Report: Philadelphia’s soda tax ‘failing’
Cook County residents should be wary in the wake of Philadelphia’s disappointing experiment in soda taxes.
By John Kristof
More than 2 years later, AFSCME still fighting state on new contract
More than 2 years later, AFSCME still fighting state on new contract
Since the expiration of AFSCME’s contract with the state of Illinois on July 1, 2015, the union has ignored the state’s financial plight, sticking to its demands and refusing reasonable contract provisions offered by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
By Mailee Smith
Cook County soda tax could cost Illinois $87 million in federal food stamp funding
Cook County soda tax could cost Illinois $87 million in federal food stamp funding
Certain provisions of Cook County’s penny-per-ounce soda tax could cost Illinois more than $86 million in federal administrative funding.
By John Kristof
Cook County commissioners file ordinance to repeal soda tax
Cook County commissioners file ordinance to repeal soda tax
Commissioners from both parties are supporting a repeal effort of the sweetened beverage tax following widespread public outcry.
By John Kristof
Illinois House Speaker Madigan now the longest-serving state House speaker in U.S. history
Illinois House Speaker Madigan now the longest-serving state House speaker in U.S. history
Madigan has now controlled his chamber as speaker for more than 11,900 days.
By Austin Berg
Madigan calls session on Governor’s Day
Madigan calls session on Governor’s Day
The House speaker’s spokesman claims the session is not a political move.
Mattoon’s GE Lighting plant to have its final day of production
Mattoon’s GE Lighting plant to have its final day of production
The factory will close its doors after more than 70 years of making lighting components.
By Brendan Bakala
Foxconn to open new plant in Michigan
Foxconn to open new plant in Michigan
The announcement comes on the heels of the manufacturing giant’s decision to invest in Wisconsin.
By John Kristof
More Chicago Public Schools layoffs on the way
More Chicago Public Schools layoffs on the way
Chicago Public Schools’ teacher and staff layoff announcement comes as the district pushes for more state money despite Chicago’s millions in TIF funds.
By Chris Lentino