Johnson campaign up to $5.6M from teachers unions after another big donation
Johnson campaign up to $5.6M from teachers unions after another big donation
Teachers unions have already bankrolled most of Brandon Johnson’s campaign for Chicago mayor, and the American Federation of Teachers just directed another $500,000 to his war chest.
By Mailee Smith
Illinois’ out-of-state cannabis sales drop to 2-year low
Illinois’ out-of-state cannabis sales drop to 2-year low
Out-of-state cannabis sales fell to $31 million in February, the lowest since February 2021. Missouri starting recreational pot sales at a lower cost is a major factor.
By Dylan Sharkey
Chicago has more pension debt than 44 states
Chicago has more pension debt than 44 states
Despite claims of Chicago’s improving financial condition, the $48 billion in pension debt for the city’s core retirement systems continues to loom over its fiscal future.
By Justin Carlson
Chicago Teachers Union, affiliates bankroll Brandon Johnson while individuals favor Vallas
Chicago Teachers Union, affiliates bankroll Brandon Johnson while individuals favor Vallas
Over 93% of Brandon Johnson’s Chicago mayor campaign contributions come from 20 unions, while about 71% of Paul Vallas’ come from 1,073 individuals. It’s a union machine versus the people showdown at the election April 4.
By Mailee Smith
Where do Chicago mayor candidates stand on issues voters most care about?
Where do Chicago mayor candidates stand on issues voters most care about?
Crime and taxes top the issues Chicagoans are concerned about in the 2023 mayoral election. Find out where mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson stand before the April 4 election.
By Mailee Smith
Loophole will let Brandon Johnson collect public pension now worth $1.1M
Loophole will let Brandon Johnson collect public pension now worth $1.1M
Mayoral candidate and Chicago Teachers Union organizer Brandon Johnson is eligible to collect an estimated $1.1 million pension through the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund despite only teaching for four years. His future path could yield a public pension worth over $2.8 million.
By Bryce Hill
‘Ballot selfies’ are a felony in Illinois
‘Ballot selfies’ are a felony in Illinois
Voters wanting to show their Election Day pride should be careful. Sharing a voting-booth selfie on social media is a felony in Illinois.
By Dylan Sharkey
Illinois job growth among worst in U.S. during Pritzker’s first term
Illinois job growth among worst in U.S. during Pritzker’s first term
All 11 major industries in Illinois were among the worst in the nation for job growth from January 2019 to January 2023, with each of them ranking in the bottom half in the nation.
By Justin Carlson