More than 200 Cook County corrections officers call in sick for Mother’s Day
More than 200 Cook County corrections officers call in sick for Mother’s Day
The 206 corrections officers who called off are a significant improvement from Mother’s Day 2016, in which more than 460 corrections officers called off.
By Brendan Bakala
Mautino committee fined $5K for campaign finance disclosure violations
Mautino committee fined $5K for campaign finance disclosure violations
The Illinois State Board of Elections cast a tie vote on whether to refer to the Illinois attorney general or LaSalle County state’s attorney the disclosure violations case regarding Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino’s previous campaign funds.
By Eric Kohn
Rare interview shows Madigan rejecting term limits, downplaying power
Rare interview shows Madigan rejecting term limits, downplaying power
House Speaker Mike Madigan ducks responsibility for Illinois' woes, spurns term limits, and minimizes his massive power in a new interview.
By Austin Berg
Nearly half of unemployed people in Illinois have given up on finding work
Nearly half of unemployed people in Illinois have given up on finding work
A new survey from Harris Poll for Express Employment Professionals shows that nearly half of unemployed people in Illinois have given up looking for work.
By Brendan Bakala
Bob Anderson
Bob Anderson
“This is an impossibility. But it’s here. The road to get here … it’s basically insurmountable. If I would have seen the end before the beginning, the beginning would have ended very quickly. “Today is a victory for the people. It’s truly a victory for the people. We got elected on two subjects: a tax...
Illinois Senate proposal would tax home repairs
Illinois Senate proposal would tax home repairs
Members of the home building industry say Senate Bill 9’s tax on home repairs would fall hardest on Illinois’ middle-class and senior residents.
By Brendan Bakala
‘Grand bargain’ redux: Brady plan the next in a long list of failed ‘compromises’ for Illinoisans
‘Grand bargain’ redux: Brady plan the next in a long list of failed ‘compromises’ for Illinoisans
Only in Illinois could a budget deal that hits struggling Illinoisans with billions in new taxes be called a “grand bargain.”
By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner
Metro East median property taxes rank in the top 50 highest in Illinois
Metro East median property taxes rank in the top 50 highest in Illinois
High property taxes in the Metro East region are fueling out-migration from the area.
By Eric Kohn
17% of Illinois homes are seriously underwater
17% of Illinois homes are seriously underwater
Illinois’ sky-high property tax rates and lackluster economic growth have aggravated the state’s housing crisis.
By Madelyn Harwood
Illinois senator’s proposal offers pension reform through 401(k)-style plans
Illinois senator’s proposal offers pension reform through 401(k)-style plans
State Sen. Dale Righter, R-Mattoon, has proposed a plan that would give all state workers access to retirement plans that offer portability and flexibility – and an escape from Illinois’ broken pension system.
By Ted Dabrowski
Illinois teachers get no respect from state government
Illinois teachers get no respect from state government
Illinois has been using its teachers as a piggy bank.
By Austin Berg