Proposal to ban Madigan from serving as legislative leader and party chair
Proposal to ban Madigan from serving as legislative leader and party chair
The speaker is nationally unique in his ability to control politics and policy.
Illinois’ next tax hike could mean pain at the pump
Illinois’ next tax hike could mean pain at the pump
A proposed increase in gas taxes to pay for state infrastructure spending would impose another burden on overtaxed Illinoisans.
Red Light Cameras
Red Light Cameras
Chicago looks to add 50 “super” ticket writers to increase revenues
Chicago looks to add 50 “super” ticket writers to increase revenues
As Chicago faces a budget gap approaching $260 million, one alderman suggests more ticketing to close the shortfall.
Rauner signs bill expanding practice authority for certain nurses
Rauner signs bill expanding practice authority for certain nurses
A new law will allow certain nurses in Illinois to practice independently of physicians, expanding health care access and affordability.
State Rep. Dan Brady opposes raising gas taxes for state infrastructure needs
State Rep. Dan Brady opposes raising gas taxes for state infrastructure needs
Illinoisans already pay a variety of high taxes, including at the pump.
Illinois lawmakers stampede for the exit
Illinois lawmakers stampede for the exit
The most likely driver is pretty obvious to most Illinoisans: the rage of constituents.
Meet the man who could end forced union fees for government workers
Meet the man who could end forced union fees for government workers
Mark Janus finds himself at the center of a historic U.S. Supreme Court case that could end forced union fees for government workers.
Red-light cameras blanket suburbs at safe intersections
Red-light cameras blanket suburbs at safe intersections
A quarter of the cameras were installed at intersections without a red-light-related crash in at least three years, and a majority did not meet IDOT criteria, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Stop. Don’t. Come back.
Stop. Don’t. Come back.
Illinois’ metro jobs report: Slow growth continues
Illinois’ metro jobs report: Slow growth continues
Illinois’ August metro jobs report came amid long-term trends of sluggish jobs growth.
Cook County beverage sales decline in wake of pop tax
Cook County beverage sales decline in wake of pop tax
A new report from Can the Tax and the Illinois Food Retailers Association shows that beverage sales for Cook County retailers are down since 2016.
Rauner vetoes cursive writing mandate
Rauner vetoes cursive writing mandate
A bill that would have mandated cursive writing instruction in public elementary schools contained an unknown cost for school districts.
Illinois state budget already in deficit despite record $5 billion tax hike
Illinois state budget already in deficit despite record $5 billion tax hike
With the 2018 budget set to spend at least $1.3 billion more than it takes in, members of the General Assembly have hoodwinked Illinoisans once again.