Illinois’ 2nd-highest gas taxes drive up Thanksgiving travel costs
Illinois’ 2nd-highest gas taxes drive up Thanksgiving travel costs
More than 55 million people are traveling for Thanksgiving this year, according to AAA. Illinois motorists can avoid the nation’s second-highest gas taxes by filling up in other states.
By Dylan Sharkey
Linda Johnson
Linda Johnson
“They claimed that they were going to come out and dialog with us about what they were going to do. But what happened is that they actually came out to tell us what they were going to do, rather than dialog to get our input."
Nearly 240,000 Chicagoans living on less than $19 a day
Nearly 240,000 Chicagoans living on less than $19 a day
Living on less than half of the federal poverty level is considered “deep poverty.” That describes 53% of impoverished Chicagoans.
By Bryce Hill
2 in 3 Chicagoans disapprove of Mayor Brandon Johnson on crime
2 in 3 Chicagoans disapprove of Mayor Brandon Johnson on crime
When it comes to crime, 66% of Chicago voters disapprove of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s job performance, according to the newest Lincoln Poll. Just 25% of Democrats approve.
By Dylan Sharkey
Voters oppose Chicago mayor’s tent city plan over 2 to 1
Voters oppose Chicago mayor’s tent city plan over 2 to 1
New polling shows Chicago voters mostly oppose Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan for using tent cities to house asylum-seekers in the city.
By Dylan Sharkey
Mr. Beef from ‘The Bear’ is a mansion, according to Chicago mayor’s tax plan
Mr. Beef from ‘The Bear’ is a mansion, according to Chicago mayor’s tax plan
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants voters to raise the city’s tax on million-dollar property sales, which would include any sale on a restaurant such as Mr. Beef, the inspiration for the hit show “The Bear.”
By Dylan Sharkey
Only 28% of Chicago voters approve of Mayor Brandon Johnson
Only 28% of Chicago voters approve of Mayor Brandon Johnson
New polling shows Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has a 28% approval rating – as low as one mayor after a national scandal and another who was about to get booted by voters.
By Dylan Sharkey
Vallas: Chicago needs better protection for witnesses
Vallas: Chicago needs better protection for witnesses
Mass shootings are rampant in Chicago. Arrests for those shootings are almost nonexistent. Witness protection is the key to changing that.
By Paul Vallas
Stacy Davis Gates loses undeserved property tax break, owes Indiana $1,533
Stacy Davis Gates loses undeserved property tax break, owes Indiana $1,533
An Indiana county will seek back taxes and penalties of $1,533 after Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates claimed a property tax deduction reserved for owner occupants. Davis Gates has claimed Chicago property taxpayers aren’t all paying their fair share.
By Jess Plowman
Illinois lawmakers adjourn without saving school choice, but fight will continue
Illinois lawmakers adjourn without saving school choice, but fight will continue
Illinois’ Invest in Kids school choice program for over 9,600 low-income students will end at the close of 2023. But supporters vow to resurrect it during the upcoming legislative session.
By Brad Weisenstein