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.
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.
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.
Yip-Yip Martians visit Springfield
Yip-Yip Martians visit Springfield
Yip Yip Martians on CapFax
Yip Yip Martians on CapFax
Haterade: 87% of residents disapprove of new Cook County soda tax
Haterade: 87% of residents disapprove of new Cook County soda tax
A new poll has found that nearly 87 percent of Cook County residents disapprove of the new Cook County Sugary and Sweetened Beverages tax that took effect Aug. 2.
Definition of insanity
Definition of insanity
Illinois’ July WARN report shows nearly 1,500 mass layoffs
Illinois’ July WARN report shows nearly 1,500 mass layoffs
The collar counties were hit hardest by mass layoffs in July.
Drug company prepares to pay up to $4.5M to Illinois in opioid marketing lawsuit
Drug company prepares to pay up to $4.5M to Illinois in opioid marketing lawsuit
Illinois has sued a pharmaceutical company over opioid marketing, yet state lawmakers refuse to reform a workers’ compensation system that encourages the overprescription of dangerous drugs.
Whose line is it anyway?
Whose line is it anyway?
Madigan breaks record as longest-serving House speaker in modern history
Madigan breaks record as longest-serving House speaker in modern history
The speaker’s prowess for political longevity is unmatched in modern America.
How TIFs and PTELL warp fairness in school funding
How TIFs and PTELL warp fairness in school funding
Lawmakers concerned with fairness within Illinois’ education system should eliminate discriminatory subsidies.
Former Cook County assessor’s office employee pleads guilty in bribery scheme
Former Cook County assessor’s office employee pleads guilty in bribery scheme
Unfortunately, exchanging money for lower property tax bills is nothing new at the Cook County assessor’s office.