Some workers are more equal than others
Some workers are more equal than others
From 2005 to 2014, AFSCME worker salaries grew 5 times faster than Illinois workers’ earnings.
Chicagoans drowned in new tax proposal
Chicagoans drowned in new tax proposal
Proposed water and sewer tax hikes hit struggling city residents the hardest.
Despite budget impasse, state government, health care and social services employment grow
Despite budget impasse, state government, health care and social services employment grow
Government jobs growth continues while Illinois’ private sector suffers from burdensome taxes and regulations.
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Caterpillar announces 300 layoffs at Mossville facility
The manufacturing company plans to reduce operations in Illinois.
The Hulk visits Rosemont
The Hulk visits Rosemont
Frankie Abate
Frankie Abate
“I’ve been in the kitchen my whole life. Never finished college. Almost everybody out here is going all-in on on their truck. Make it or die. Nine out of 10 trucks out here are putting every dollar they have into their business … At the end of the day it’s about more than the food....
Gabe Wiesen
Gabe Wiesen
“Our dream is to make people happy, provide jobs and earn an honest living while serving great food. Same dream of any restaurant owner.” Gabe Wiesen Beavers Donuts
Labor law 101: Understanding the basics
Labor law 101: Understanding the basics
Familiarity with labor law terminology helps Illinoisans understand the impact of government-worker unions and the need for labor reform in the state.
Administrative law judge: State and AFSCME are at partial impasse in contract negotiations
Administrative law judge: State and AFSCME are at partial impasse in contract negotiations
Illinois taxpayers have won a partial victory in the first round of impasse proceedings between the state and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, as the administrative law judge’s ruling puts the state closer to implementing its last contract offer to state AFSCME workers.
Rahm’s crackdown on food trucks
Rahm’s crackdown on food trucks
California court rules that pensions can be reformed going forward
California court rules that pensions can be reformed going forward
Unlike the Illinois Supreme Court’s protection of the status quo, a California appeals court is allowing a pension reform law to move forward and potentially reduce that state’s pension burden.
Illinois bill backlog expected to hit $14 billion
Illinois bill backlog expected to hit $14 billion
Illinois’ unpaid bills could reach new highs by summer 2017.
Illinois death tax hits family farms where it hurts
Illinois death tax hits family farms where it hurts
Illinois’ estate tax only generates about $300 million in revenue, while potentially costing the state more than $1.5 billion in annual GDP growth.