Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gets little support for migrant tent camps
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gets little support for migrant tent camps
Voters, community residents and some aldermen are upset with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over how decisions to place migrant tent camps have been handled. Voters polled were 63% opposed to 28% in support of the winter tent plan.
By Jess Plowman
Only 28% of Chicago voters approve of Mayor Brandon Johnson
Only 28% of Chicago voters approve of Mayor Brandon Johnson
New polling shows Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has a 28% approval rating – as low as one mayor after a national scandal and another who was about to get booted by voters.
By Dylan Sharkey
Report: Chicago area most corrupt in America
Report: Chicago area most corrupt in America
Chicago is the most corrupt metropolitan area in America for the fourth consecutive year and Illinois is the second-most corrupt state, according to a new report from the University of Illinois-Chicago. Corruption can cost Illinois taxpayers up to $550 million per year.
By Dylan Sharkey
Chicago Teachers Union records show it paid Brandon Johnson during run for mayor
Chicago Teachers Union records show it paid Brandon Johnson during run for mayor
Johnson announced his bid for mayor on Oct. 27, 2022. CTU’s federal filing shows it paid him more than $75,000 during its 2023 fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2023.
By Mailee Smith
Poll: 60% of Illinoisans don’t want Pritzker to run for president
Poll: 60% of Illinoisans don’t want Pritzker to run for president
Most Illinoisans don’t want to see Gov. J.B. Pritzker seek the Oval Office. Just less than a majority of voters support the job Pritzker is doing in Illinois.
By Dylan Sharkey
Lawsuit filed over Illinois mandating all constitutional challenges be filed in just 2 counties
Lawsuit filed over Illinois mandating all constitutional challenges be filed in just 2 counties
The law would limit the venue for state constitutional claims to Cook or Sangamon counties. Downstate residents are suing because judges they aren’t allowed to elect will hear cases.
By Joe Tabor
Chicago Fact Sheet
Chicago Fact Sheet
Chicago is one of the nation's greatest cities, but it has challenges. An outline of four of the most significant problems.
Mapes corruption conviction again shows need for 4 Illinois ethics reforms
Mapes corruption conviction again shows need for 4 Illinois ethics reforms
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s former chief of staff and confidant was found guilty of perjury. His conviction is a reminder Springfield has a long way to go on ethics reform.
By Joe Tabor
Former Madigan chief of staff found guilty on perjury charges
Former Madigan chief of staff found guilty on perjury charges
Tim Mapes, former chief of staff to ousted Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, was convicted on perjury and obstruction of justice charges.
By Dylan Sharkey
Vallas: After 100 days, trying to make sense of Johnson’s plans for Chicago
Vallas: After 100 days, trying to make sense of Johnson’s plans for Chicago
If the slow start of the Johnson administration is any indication, Chicagoans could be looking at four years without any meaningful government reform.
By Paul Vallas
Brandon Johnson’s first 100 days
Brandon Johnson’s first 100 days
The city of Chicago faces a pension crisis, heightened crime and a failing public school system. New Mayor Brandon Johnson has taken no concrete steps to deal with any of it.
By Mailee Smith, Bryce Hill
Over 4 of 5 Illinois lawmakers get money from teachers unions
Over 4 of 5 Illinois lawmakers get money from teachers unions
Since 2010, teachers unions have funneled nearly $20 million to current lawmakers in the Illinois General Assembly, with the Chicago Teachers Union alone spending over $1.25 million.
By Mailee Smith, Jon Josko