Chicago Teachers Union family health insurance about $4,300 less than yours
Chicago Teachers Union family health insurance about $4,300 less than yours
The Chicago Teachers Union is already paying about $4,300 less than the families whose taxes must support their health benefits. They will be seeking an even sweeter deal this summer.
By Perry Zhao
Research shows education, full-time employment can overcome poverty
Research shows education, full-time employment can overcome poverty
The city of Chicago’s poverty rate is 17%. The Brookings Institution’s “success sequence” shows what city and state leaders need to focus on if we want to provide a pathway to prosperity.
By Chris Coffey
Vallas: Mayor, supporters see unlimited migration as fix to population loss
Vallas: Mayor, supporters see unlimited migration as fix to population loss
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sees unlimited migration as a solution to population loss. What he should be doing is recognizing crime and a lack of quality school choice is driving out families.
By Paul Vallas
Chicago Teachers Union gives nearly $1.3M to sitting Illinois lawmakers
Chicago Teachers Union gives nearly $1.3M to sitting Illinois lawmakers
Since 2010, CTU has funded the political committees of 84 of 177 lawmakers currently in the Illinois General Assembly. When you look at just Democrats, it is 72% – nearly half from outside Chicago.
By Chris Coffey
Bally’s casino in Chicago continues to underperform
Bally’s casino in Chicago continues to underperform
Illinois leaders keep hoping for big wins from casinos and other gambling, but the newest casino in Chicago shows expectations are too high again.
By Dylan Sharkey, Kurtis Karg
Illinois judge rules mid-election attempt to stop challengers is unconstitutional
Illinois judge rules mid-election attempt to stop challengers is unconstitutional
In a victory for Illinois voter choice, a permanent injunction was issued against a mid-election attempt by state leaders to prevent challengers from getting on the Nov. 5 ballot.
By Patrick Andriesen
Speaker Welch got union power into Illinois Constitution, now his workers use it against him
Speaker Welch got union power into Illinois Constitution, now his workers use it against him
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch supported the so-called workers’ rights amendment but won’t recognize his own staff’s union. That union has now filed suit.
By Mailee Smith
Editorial: Illinois’ spending plan is divorced from its fiscal reality
Editorial: Illinois’ spending plan is divorced from its fiscal reality
The state has enormous debts, and state leaders must pay it down or legally restructure obligations. Until they do, the painful reality is we can’t afford new spending.
By Hilary Gowins
Chicago Teachers Union contract could cost at least $10.2B to $13.9B
Chicago Teachers Union contract could cost at least $10.2B to $13.9B
Was Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates being facetious when she said a new contract could cost $50 billion and three cents? Maybe not. An analysis puts the price tag at least above $10 billion.
By Bryce Hill
Illinois Black unemployment highest of 10 biggest states
Illinois Black unemployment highest of 10 biggest states
Black workers in Illinois face a tougher job market compared to other big states. Illinois has the highest unemployment rate for Black workers among the 10 biggest states.
By Dylan Sharkey, Bryce Hill