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.
Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson supports gas tax hike
Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson supports gas tax hike
Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, joins state Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, in supporting an increase in the state’s gas tax.
Rauner vetoes bill to restrict collection, use of geolocation data
Rauner vetoes bill to restrict collection, use of geolocation data
The governor has vetoed a bill that opponents warned would encourage lawsuits, burden businesses and suppress innovation, without meaningfully strengthening privacy protections for mobile device users.
KFC parent company sued over improper application of Cook County soda tax
KFC parent company sued over improper application of Cook County soda tax
Cook County’s penny-per-ounce sweetened beverage tax has led to another lawsuit alleging a restaurant applied the tax incorrectly.
Languishing contract negotiations show need for labor law reforms in Illinois
Languishing contract negotiations show need for labor law reforms in Illinois
Government-worker unions can negotiate for months or even years without reaching a new contract, and can use negotiations to push for even cushier perks from pricier health insurance to paid time off for birthdays.
Currie to receive 6-figure pension after first year of retirement
Currie to receive 6-figure pension after first year of retirement
The longtime House majority leader will benefit from a sweetener provision that grants massive pension spikes to career lawmakers after one year of retirement.
Madigan reigns and remains – why?
Madigan reigns and remains – why?
In his 17th term leading the Illinois House of Representatives, Madigan has broken the record as the longest-serving House speaker in modern U.S. history.
Illinois State Rep. Dan Brady wants to hike gas taxes
Illinois State Rep. Dan Brady wants to hike gas taxes
Illinoisans already pay some of the highest taxes in the nation, including high taxes at the pump.
Can’t fire me … I quit
Can’t fire me … I quit
Rauner signs civil asset forfeiture reform into law
Rauner signs civil asset forfeiture reform into law
The new law will transfer the burden of proof to law enforcement in forfeiture proceedings.
Why international trade matters for Illinois
Why international trade matters for Illinois
Illinois will need more foreign investment, and major reforms to the state’s business climate, in order to get off the weak economic path it now treads.