Researchers asked 1,002 Chicagoans about their city’s economy and here’s what they said
Researchers asked 1,002 Chicagoans about their city’s economy and here’s what they said
Hint: It wasn’t pretty.
Food-stamp enrollment still outpaces job creation in Illinois
Food-stamp enrollment still outpaces job creation in Illinois
Illinois’ dismal business climate continues to inhibit jobs growth, especially in manufacturing, as the state put 25 people on food stamps for every factory job created during the recovery from the Great Recession.
I’ll have one!
I’ll have one!
Quote of the day, September 28
Quote of the day, September 28
Ald. Burke goes shopping
Ald. Burke goes shopping
Quote of the day, September 26
Quote of the day, September 26
Food-cart ordinance creates new opportunities for restaurants and entrepreneurs
Food-cart ordinance creates new opportunities for restaurants and entrepreneurs
Now that Chicago has lifted its ban on food carts, Chicago’s food entrepreneurs can openly provide food to consumers – and established restaurateurs gain an opportunity to sell their products in new markets.
Quote of the day, September 25
Quote of the day, September 25
Spending flood
Spending flood
Caterpillar to cut 10,000 jobs, close and consolidate facilities
Caterpillar to cut 10,000 jobs, close and consolidate facilities
Caterpillar plans to cut 10,000 jobs and close 20 manufacturing facilities to save $1.5 billion annually.
Chicago aldermen vote to overturn city’s ban on food carts
Chicago aldermen vote to overturn city’s ban on food carts
The city’s culinary entrepreneurs may now pursue an affordable path to a legal livelihood.
Quote of the day, September 24
Quote of the day, September 24
Illinois needs a taxpayer bill of rights
Illinois needs a taxpayer bill of rights
Chicago's proposed $2.5 billion tax hike proves that Illinois taxpayers need protection from excessive and unpredictable taxation.
Perfect storm: Metra threatens line closures as Chicago mulls ‘congestion tax’ for commuters
Perfect storm: Metra threatens line closures as Chicago mulls ‘congestion tax’ for commuters
A federal mandate threatens to shut down Metra lines while Rahm’s ‘congestion tax’ would make it costlier for commuters to drive into the city.