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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Yip Yip Martians on CapFax
Yip Yip Martians on CapFax
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.