Quote of the day, October 31
Quote of the day, October 31
Front lines of a broken state
Front lines of a broken state
What happens to a family that can’t afford to leave Illinois?
Quote of the day, October 30
Quote of the day, October 30
DAILY LINKS / 12.8.2022
State Journal-Register: Gov. JB Pritzker signs SAFE-T Act amendments into law ahead of cash bail ending Jan. 1 The Center Square: RTA eyes 11 tax, fee hikes to prevent transit 'collapse' Chicago Tribune: Chicago Ald. Leslie Hairston says she turned down Mayor Lightfoot’s request to serve as ethics chair: ‘I am not a product of the machine’Illinois politician proposes heavy regulations for fantasy sports
Illinois politician proposes heavy regulations for fantasy sports
HB 4323 would impose onerous rules and restrictions on fantasy-sports operations.
Illinois still has the highest workers’ compensation costs in the region – by far
Illinois still has the highest workers’ compensation costs in the region – by far
A new study reveals that Illinois has the highest workers’ compensation costs in the Midwest and the seventh highest in the United States.
Front lines of a broken state
Front lines of a broken state
What happens to a family that can’t afford to leave Illinois?
Chicago passes largest property-tax hike in modern city history
Chicago passes largest property-tax hike in modern city history
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and city aldermen choose tax hikes over necessary reform.
Illinois credit rating slides
Illinois credit rating slides
Watch: Chicago cops impound Lyft car for picking up passenger near O’Hare
Watch: Chicago cops impound Lyft car for picking up passenger near O’Hare
Besides what appears to be retaliation against a citizen for exercising his First Amendment rights, the incident reveals the absurdity of Chicago’s ban on airport pickups for popular services such as Uber, Lyft and Sidecar.
The Edgar ramp – the ‘reform’ that unleashed Illinois’ pension crisis
The Edgar ramp – the ‘reform’ that unleashed Illinois’ pension crisis
The former governor’s landmark pension bill paved the way for two decades of go-along-to-get-along pension politics, turning Illinois' pension debt into the nation's largest retirement crisis.
Susann D.
Susann D.
“I can’t believe I’m still dealing with this. I’ve had to file some sort of [property-tax] appeal almost every single year since I moved here in 1998. “So many seniors’ brains don’t function really well, but I’m lucky I had a professional background that helped me file those appeals. Patience and perseverance are the primary attributes. It...
Illinois’ 17-year jobs depression
Illinois’ 17-year jobs depression
Illinois has no more jobs in 2015 than it had in 1998.
Illinois budget gridlock means no vehicle registration renewal reminders
Illinois budget gridlock means no vehicle registration renewal reminders
The budget stalemate in Springfield has forced Illinois’ secretary of state to suspend mailing vehicle registration renewal notices to vehicle owners.