5 news outlets say voters should reject Amendment 1
5 news outlets say voters should reject Amendment 1
The Wall Street Journal, Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald and News-Gazette all said voters should say ‘no’ to Amendment 1. They see it as giving government unions power to force higher taxes and weaker laws.
By Patrick Andriesen
Jeanne Weber
Jeanne Weber
“Amendment 1 will only make our taxes worse and it will further solidify the pension clause into the constitution so we can't do anything about it. And we will be barred from getting our budget under control.”
Amendment 1 isn’t about taxes? The public pension crisis begs to differ.
Amendment 1 isn’t about taxes? The public pension crisis begs to differ.
Nothing about property taxes in Amendment 1? There’s nothing about the cost in most of what Illinois politicians pass, but there’s usually a surprise for taxpayers hidden somewhere.
By Brad Weisenstein
Who is running for judge in Illinois?
Who is running for judge in Illinois?
On Nov. 8, Illinoisans will vote for important judge positions, including three Illinois Supreme Court justices and 16 appellate court judges. Their decisions impact daily life, yet about 25% of voters leave their ballots blank when they get to the judges.
By Aimee Morrissey, Perry Zhao, Joe Tabor
DCFS failures to protect children could get worse under Amendment 1
DCFS failures to protect children could get worse under Amendment 1
Child deaths, contempt of court citations and an employee facing child porn charges beleaguer the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Now government unions are pushing Amendment 1, which could void 11 child protection laws.
By Patrick Andriesen
Crain’s becomes 5th major newspaper to say vote ‘no’ on Amendment 1
Crain’s becomes 5th major newspaper to say vote ‘no’ on Amendment 1
Crain’s Chicago Business’ editorial board is endorsing a ‘no’ vote on Amendment 1. Two Crain’s columnists did so, also, because of the unchecked power it would grant government unions.
By Dylan Sharkey
Madigan pleads not guilty to corruption charges
Madigan pleads not guilty to corruption charges
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his co-defendant, Michael McClain, denied all corruption accusations brought against them. Federal prosecutors said Madigan used his position to run a criminal enterprise.
By Dylan Sharkey
Busting 3 myths in the ‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ ads
Busting 3 myths in the ‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ ads
Down to the wire, and three myths are still being pushed by 'Workers' Rights Amendment' advocates. Affects all workers? False. Other states do it? False. Won't increase property taxes? False.
By Mailee Smith
132K government workers making $100K-plus cost taxpayers $17B
132K government workers making $100K-plus cost taxpayers $17B
Government workers with six-figure salaries are already common in Illinois. Amendment 1 promises to boost membership in the $100K Club.
By Dylan Sharkey
3 business groups say voters need to reject Amendment 1 to fix Illinois
3 business groups say voters need to reject Amendment 1 to fix Illinois
The Illinois Manufacturers Association president warned Amendment 1 would tie lawmakers’ hands from pursuing fiscal reform. The Illinois Chamber of Commerce president said it would decrease business investment and the Technology and Manufacturing Association of Illinois is worried about property tax increases.
By Patrick Andriesen
Amendment 1 could lock in $4B statewide property tax hike
Amendment 1 could lock in $4B statewide property tax hike
Total property tax extensions are on pace to total more than $40 billion by 2026, $4 billion more than at present. Amendment 1’s expansion of government union power would likely accelerate that increase.
By Bryce Hill