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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Policy Shop: Brandon Johnson’s sinking mayorship
The Policy Shop: Brandon Johnson’s sinking mayorship
This edition of The Policy Shop is by assistant editor Dylan Sharkey. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson just barely won the city election less than a year ago, with about 26,500 of the city’s nearly 1.6 million registered voters handing him the race. A lot has changed since then, and voters are much more polarized in their views...
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.
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.
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.
Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke Makes Illinois corruption naughty list
Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke Makes Illinois corruption naughty list
Chicago’s longest-serving alderman, the “ComEd Four” and a collection of public servants in some of the highest-profile corruption cases in decades.
Illinois again seeing one of most-contested elections in 2 decades
Illinois again seeing one of most-contested elections in 2 decades
Illinois politicians have worked hard to protect incumbent state lawmakers and discourage newcomers. But that is changing for the second election cycle in a row as more Illinoisans work to get into the Illinois General Assembly.
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.
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.
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.