Justin Neal
Justin Neal
“Since April 1, I’ve called them 20-30 times. I’ve tried to reach out to IDES a number of times using the 1-800 number. Most times when you call, they just put you in a queue.”
‘Transparency’ on Illinois legislative maps begins behind closed doors
‘Transparency’ on Illinois legislative maps begins behind closed doors
Democratic state lawmakers were given a private look at new Illinois House district maps. Partisan legislative maps and gerrymandering seem to be surviving ‘transparency.’
Illinois ‘reopens’ June 11, but keep those masks on, Pritzker says
Illinois ‘reopens’ June 11, but keep those masks on, Pritzker says
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants to keep those masks on Illinoisans, he said in announcing a June 11 target to reopen the state. The reopening ‘bridge’ phase he added in March may begin May 14.
July may be when Pritzker cautiously lifts Illinois COVID-19 restrictions
July may be when Pritzker cautiously lifts Illinois COVID-19 restrictions
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois could fully reopen in July, but fully reopen with some permanent restrictions. The state has yet to enter the ‘bridge phase’ to reopening that he added in March.
COVID-19 ‘Vax Pass’ idea getting nixed in Illinois, Pritzker says
COVID-19 ‘Vax Pass’ idea getting nixed in Illinois, Pritzker says
After state and Chicago public health administrators floated the idea of vaccination passports, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said it will not happen in the state. Chicago will offer the ‘Vax Pass’ for summer events to encourage COVID-19 immunizations.
Illinois public health officials considering ‘vaccine passport’
Illinois public health officials considering ‘vaccine passport’
Earlier this week, Dr. Allison Arwady, Chicago’s public health commissioner, said the “Vax Pass” will be required to attend concerts and other summer events starting in May.
Former Chicago Ald. Richard Munoz indicted on fraud charges
Former Chicago Ald. Richard Munoz indicted on fraud charges
Former Chicago Ald. Ricardo Munoz, appointed by Richard M. Daley, faces federal charges stating he used campaign funds to pay for personal expenses and committed money laundering. Over 30 Chicago aldermen have been convicted or charged with corruption.
Chicago alderman related to Daleys indicted for tax fraud
Chicago alderman related to Daleys indicted for tax fraud
Chicago Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, related to both Mayor Daleys, faces federal charges stating he filed false tax returns and lied about $219,000 in payments from a neighborhood bank. Over 30 Chicago aldermen have been convicted or charged with corruption.
COVID-19 ‘Vax Pass’ may be needed to see Chicago summer concerts, events
COVID-19 ‘Vax Pass’ may be needed to see Chicago summer concerts, events
Chicago’s public health commissioner said residents are not required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 – unless they want to attend summer events. City spending nearly $10 million to reach more neighborhoods with vaccines and close racial gaps.
Pritzker breaks promise to end Illinois gerrymandering
Pritzker breaks promise to end Illinois gerrymandering
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker promised on the campaign trail and repeatedly after that, including earlier this year, to end partisan gerrymandering of political maps. Now he says, ‘Nevermind.’ He trusts lawmakers.
Adam Harjung
Adam Harjung
“It’s so unacceptable that people are sitting, waiting for money and starving. In the meantime, we also face the [second-highest] property taxes in the nation. We’re getting creamed on every aspect in Illinois.”
Former state lawmaker used bribes to promote red-light cameras in Chicago suburb, feds charge
Former state lawmaker used bribes to promote red-light cameras in Chicago suburb, feds charge
New federal corruption charges state a former Illinois House member conspired to use bribes to get a red-light traffic camera contract renewed and more of them installed in a suburban Chicago community. Traffic cameras collected $5.5 million during a decade in the suburb.
Illinois lawmakers tackle balloons, pitchfork fishing, but keep residents in dark on ethics reforms
Illinois lawmakers tackle balloons, pitchfork fishing, but keep residents in dark on ethics reforms
The Illinois General Assembly busies itself with limiting balloon releases and regulating pitchfork fishing along highways when ethics reform is the need in a state with a rich history of corruption.
Illinois may become 2nd state allowing financial services run on cryptocurrency
Illinois may become 2nd state allowing financial services run on cryptocurrency
The Illinois House unanimously passed a bill intended to help make Chicago and Illinois a hub for financial technology companies.