Bill would broaden Illinois agency’s emergency powers
Bill would broaden Illinois agency’s emergency powers
A bill expanding emergency powers for a state agency passed the Illinois Senate and is in the Illinois House. Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared COVID-19 an emergency for more than 3 years, so why is the bill needed?
By Dylan Sharkey
2024 Illinois corruption tracker: Chicago treasurer fined $60K
2024 Illinois corruption tracker: Chicago treasurer fined $60K
Illinois remains the nation’s second-most corrupt state, but despite keeping prosecutors busy the political machine keeps grinding. The cost is $550 million a year. Here are the Illinois corruption headlines for 2024.
By Patrick Andriesen
Illinois Primary Election Day: How to vote
Illinois Primary Election Day: How to vote
March 19 is Primary Election Day in Illinois. Here’s a guide on how, when and where to vote.
By Dylan Sharkey
Illinois’ political corruption keeps people down
Illinois’ political corruption keeps people down
Public corruption is one of the factors hampering social mobility in Illinois, according to a recent report.
By Joe Tabor
Elections board appeals decision on Chicago Mayor Johnson’s real estate tax plan
Elections board appeals decision on Chicago Mayor Johnson’s real estate tax plan
The Chicago Board of Elections will appeal a Cook County judge’s ruling that Johnson’s $100 million real estate tax plan on the March 19 ballot is unconstitutional and invalid.
By Dylan Sharkey
Bill would give Illinois voters power to change how state is run
Bill would give Illinois voters power to change how state is run
Illinois lawmakers will consider expanding the power for citizens to amend the Illinois Constitution through petitions, including for issues such as term limits and to end gerrymandering.
By Dylan Sharkey
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s motorcade racks up moving violations
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s motorcade racks up moving violations
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s drivers accumulated 14 traffic tickets for speeding or running red lights – with 12 still unpaid – totaling $1,640.
By Dylan Sharkey
Opinion: Brandon Johnson’s ‘moderate’ problem
Opinion: Brandon Johnson’s ‘moderate’ problem
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces many challenges, but his biggest may be the loss of faith from moderate voters. Without their trust, he’ll have a tough time getting the higher taxes he seeks March 19.
By Hilary Gowins
Nearly 70% of Chicago voters unhappy with mayor’s job on migrant crisis
Nearly 70% of Chicago voters unhappy with mayor’s job on migrant crisis
Chicago voters disapproved of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s handling of every issue, but nearly 70% found fault with his handling of the migrant crisis, a new poll showed. Crime and housing disapproval were not far behind.
By Dylan Sharkey
Lawyers, guns, money, plus 9 other Illinois laws to know starting Jan. 1
Lawyers, guns, money, plus 9 other Illinois laws to know starting Jan. 1
There are over 150 new laws going into effect in 2024, but here are a dozen likely to affect your life. They might impact the cost of a burger, your gun ownership, where you can vape and who your local police officer is and what that officer can do.
By Patrick Andriesen
Former Harvey mayor accused of bribery from strip club in prostitution operation
Former Harvey mayor accused of bribery from strip club in prostitution operation
The former mayor of Harvey, Illinois, has been accused of allowing a local strip club to covertly provide illegal prostitution services in return for monthly bribes to the city leader and family members.
By Patrick Andriesen