Rauner’s reform demands: From 44 to 0
Rauner’s reform demands: From 44 to 0
Gov. Bruce Rauner has compromised over and over to strike a deal, to the point of abandoning every reform he once demanded. But no matter how much Rauner gave, House Speaker Mike Madigan never budged.
By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner
$70,000 a day in interest — the cost for Chicago Public Schools to borrow $387M
$70,000 a day in interest — the cost for Chicago Public Schools to borrow $387M
In two separate deals with JPMorgan, CPS borrowed $387M to make a teacher pension payment at end of June and as a result of the deal, will accumulate at least $7M in interest.
By Marianna Schmiesing
Illinois Tollway fees a good example of how Illinois politicians interpret ‘temporary’
Illinois Tollway fees a good example of how Illinois politicians interpret ‘temporary’
History shows Illinois politicians favor tax hikes over spending reform, and the Tollway and 2011 income tax battle offer examples of the dangers taxpayers face when politicians toy with a temporary tax hike.
By Eric Kohn
Day 7: Illinois House and Senate adjourn special session after 11 minutes for second consecutive day
Day 7: Illinois House and Senate adjourn special session after 11 minutes for second consecutive day
Seven days of special session have cost Illinois taxpayers an additional $350,000 for less than 2 hours of work.
By Eric Kohn
Day 6: Illinois House and Senate adjourn special session after 11 minutes
Day 6: Illinois House and Senate adjourn special session after 11 minutes
Six days of special session have cost Illinois taxpayers an additional $300,000 for less than 100 minutes of work.
By Eric Kohn
Day 5: Illinois House and Senate adjourn special session after only 17 minutes
Day 5: Illinois House and Senate adjourn special session after only 17 minutes
Five days of special session have cost Illinois taxpayers an additional $250,000 for less than 90 minutes of work.
By Eric Kohn
Day 4: Illinois House and Senate adjourn special session after only 16 minutes
Day 4: Illinois House and Senate adjourn special session after only 16 minutes
Four days of special session have cost Illinois taxpayers an additional $200,000 for less than 80 minutes of work.
By Eric Kohn
Day 3: Illinois House and Senate adjourn special session after only 17 minutes
Day 3: Illinois House and Senate adjourn special session after only 17 minutes
Three days of special session have cost Illinois taxpayers $150,000 for less than an hour of work.
By Eric Kohn
Illinois House passes resolution encouraging tourism in the Bahamas
Illinois House passes resolution encouraging tourism in the Bahamas
State representatives passed House Resolution 290, encouraging tourism between Illinois and the Bahamas.
By Marianna Schmiesing
Illinois House passes resolution creating ‘Illinois Hospital Week’
Illinois House passes resolution creating ‘Illinois Hospital Week’
The measure would set a week aside to honor and appreciate the staff of MacNeal Hospital. The state continues without a budget.
By John Kristof
Illinois House passes resolution to issue bicentennial medallions
Illinois House passes resolution to issue bicentennial medallions
Lawmakers passed a resolution to issue commemorative medallions while the state continues to go without a budget.
By Marianna Schmiesing
Lawmakers vote to declare Southern Illinois ‘Eclipse Crossroads of America’
Lawmakers vote to declare Southern Illinois ‘Eclipse Crossroads of America’
State lawmakers still haven’t passed a budget, but the Illinois House of Representatives passed a resolution June 22 declaring Southern Illinois the “Eclipse Crossroads of America.”
By Robert Brutvan
Day 2: Illinois House and Senate adjourn special session after only 23 minutes
Day 2: Illinois House and Senate adjourn special session after only 23 minutes
Less than 43 minutes of work over two days has cost Illinois taxpayers $100,000.
By Eric Kohn
Illinois lawmakers vote to rename a portion of Roosevelt Road ‘Muhammad Ali Road’
Illinois lawmakers vote to rename a portion of Roosevelt Road ‘Muhammad Ali Road’
Instead of working to pass a budget, House representatives passed a nonbinding resolution to rename a portion of Roosevelt Road on the boundary line of Chicago and Cicero.
By John Kristof