Illinois Lottery sales tank as Democrats block funding for payouts
Illinois Lottery sales tank as Democrats block funding for payouts
Ticket sales slumped by more than $20 million in October as lottery players balked at a broken system.
Fantasy
Fantasy
Kentucky governor-elect: 401(k)-style plans for new government employees
Kentucky governor-elect: 401(k)-style plans for new government employees
Kentucky’s governor-elect wants 401(k)s for new government employees.
Chicago gas prices highest in the state as prices drop across U.S.
Chicago gas prices highest in the state as prices drop across U.S.
Motorists filling up at Chicago pumps can expect to pay an additional $0.16 per gallon in Regional Transportation Authority, county and city taxes, making gas sold in the city the costliest in any of Illinois’ metro areas.
Adult Redeploy has saved Illinois $64 million
Adult Redeploy has saved Illinois $64 million
Illinois can save thousands per inmate by expanding cost-effective alternatives to prison for nonviolent offenders.
Chicago aldermen call for $500 licenses for Airbnb renters
Chicago aldermen call for $500 licenses for Airbnb renters
If Chicago politicians have their way, Airbnb prices will rise as the city enforces $500 licensing requirements against those who rent out rooms through online services.
Illinois bidding out 20,000 cameras for police
Illinois bidding out 20,000 cameras for police
Illinois is taking bids for a supplier to equip 1,000 police officers and another 1,000 patrol cars with mobile cameras.
Task force to consolidate Illinois’ glut of local governments
Task force to consolidate Illinois’ glut of local governments
Illinois has more units of local government than any other state in the nation. With 6,963 units of local government, Illinois beats its nearest competitor by more than 1,800.
Quote of the day, November 21
Quote of the day, November 21
Strong Illinois jobs report in October, but manufacturing losses continue
Strong Illinois jobs report in October, but manufacturing losses continue
New federal jobs data reveal Illinois gained 14,100 jobs overall during October, but lost 1,900 manufacturing jobs during this time.
Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers
Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers
Illinois continues to lose blue-collar work as other states give thanks for healthier job climates.
Dear Illinois Supreme Court: 8 things to know about Chicago’s pension-reform law
Dear Illinois Supreme Court: 8 things to know about Chicago’s pension-reform law
Regardless of the outcome of the case, the burden Chicagoans face from the government-worker pension crisis won’t be going away any time soon.
Illinoisans pay nearly a quarter of their wireless bills in taxes
Illinoisans pay nearly a quarter of their wireless bills in taxes
Illinoisans pay nearly a quarter of their wireless bills in taxes, while Chicagoans pay more taxes on wireless service than residents of any other major city in the country.
FBI seizes files as Chicago aldermen oust oversight
FBI seizes files as Chicago aldermen oust oversight
Chicago aldermen are now operating without a city watchdog.