Rauner signs bill expanding ‘Certificates of Good Conduct’
Rauner signs bill expanding ‘Certificates of Good Conduct’
A new law gives former offenders the chance to demonstrate rehabilitation and find employment.
July jobs report shows government employment up, manufacturing down in Illinois
July jobs report shows government employment up, manufacturing down in Illinois
State jobs data shows Illinois had a net gain of 1,900 payroll jobs in July, driven by an increase in government employment.
Another Illinois employer bolts for Indiana
Another Illinois employer bolts for Indiana
The Land of Lincoln continues to send well-paying jobs to the friendlier business climate next door.
Rauner signs “pass-through” legislation, Madigan spending attempt thwarted
Rauner signs “pass-through” legislation, Madigan spending attempt thwarted
The bipartisan pass-through spending law will provide services to the state’s most vulnerable.
Quote of the day, August 21
Quote of the day, August 21
Governor “Extreme”
Governor “Extreme”
Rauner signs bill protecting wrongfully arrested
Rauner signs bill protecting wrongfully arrested
A new Illinois law will help clear the records of innocent people wrongfully arrested due to mistaken identity.
Senate overrides Rauner’s veto of arbitration bill
Senate overrides Rauner’s veto of arbitration bill
The measure would enable mandatory arbitration should either the state or its unionized employees declare a bargaining impasse in their continuing contract talks.
Parks and wrecked: City’s reform of Chicago Park District’s pension fund challenged
Parks and wrecked: City’s reform of Chicago Park District’s pension fund challenged
A challenge from the SEIU is looking to set back the city’s attempt to stave off the Chicago Park District's pension-fund insolvency.
Quote of the day, August 20
Quote of the day, August 20
Rauner signs bill aimed at cutting red tape for small businesses
Rauner signs bill aimed at cutting red tape for small businesses
The new law encourages state agencies to weed out rules and regulations that hurt Illinois' entrepreneurs.
Illinois homeowners pay the second-highest property taxes in the U.S.
Illinois homeowners pay the second-highest property taxes in the U.S.
New Tax Foundation study reveals that Illinoisans pay a second mortgage in property taxes.
Rauner signs bill banning new units of local government for 4 years
Rauner signs bill banning new units of local government for 4 years
Encouraging the streamlining of government services and more efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
Chicago employers say ‘fat tax’ would punch them in the gut
Chicago employers say ‘fat tax’ would punch them in the gut
City leaders are focused on the wrong kind of belt tightening.