Illinois politician proposes heavy regulations for fantasy sports
Illinois politician proposes heavy regulations for fantasy sports
HB 4323 would impose onerous rules and restrictions on fantasy-sports operations.
Illinois still has the highest workers’ compensation costs in the region – by far
Illinois still has the highest workers’ compensation costs in the region – by far
A new study reveals that Illinois has the highest workers’ compensation costs in the Midwest and the seventh highest in the United States.
Front lines of a broken state
Front lines of a broken state
What happens to a family that can’t afford to leave Illinois?
Watch: Chicago cops impound Lyft car for picking up passenger near O’Hare
Watch: Chicago cops impound Lyft car for picking up passenger near O’Hare
Besides what appears to be retaliation against a citizen for exercising his First Amendment rights, the incident reveals the absurdity of Chicago’s ban on airport pickups for popular services such as Uber, Lyft and Sidecar.
Illinois’ 17-year jobs depression
Illinois’ 17-year jobs depression
Illinois has no more jobs in 2015 than it had in 1998.
Illinois would have 84,000 more manufacturing jobs had it kept up with neighboring states
Illinois would have 84,000 more manufacturing jobs had it kept up with neighboring states
Illinois’ manufacturing sector’s recovery from the Great Recession has lagged behind the recoveries of nearby states, demonstrating the need for bold, pro-growth reforms to set Illinois back on the path to success.
Alex Perry
Alex Perry
“I can tell you with confidence that 100 percent of our clients think it’s the most ridiculous process they’ve ever gone through. It’s been four months and the project behind me still isn’t approved by the city. “I love everything about our shop. We’re proud of what we do. But the worst part of my...
Chicago aldermen move to shackle rideshare drivers with licensing scheme
Chicago aldermen move to shackle rideshare drivers with licensing scheme
As companies such as Uber fight to bring driving jobs to underserved neighborhoods, City Council wants to require expensive licensing in exchange for access to customers at airports.
Jim Evans
Jim Evans
“I’ve lived in Chicago for 38 years, and what I love about driving for UberX is I meet a cross-section of all types of people. I’m discovering new areas of the city. And putting restrictions on it is basically going to eliminate the extra income people are relying on – I’m relying on it. “Why...
Illinois’ September 2015 jobs report: Businesses lay off thousands of blue-collar workers
Illinois’ September 2015 jobs report: Businesses lay off thousands of blue-collar workers
Illinois continues to shed jobs and underperform economically compared to its Midwestern neighbors, according to new federal and state reports.
Warning signal: High-end home sales slow to a crawl in Chicago suburbs
Warning signal: High-end home sales slow to a crawl in Chicago suburbs
“Not totally dead” yet In the Chicago suburbs of Burr Ridge, Naperville and Hinsdale this summer, sales of high-end real estate hit a huge slump, which continues. For example, Crain’s Chicago Business reports the city of Burr Ridge has 100 homes on the market priced at $1 million or higher, but only 14 have sold...
Job Varghese
Job Varghese
“Our family came to this country for opportunity, but I find myself discouraging my son from working at our business here. “Property taxes are killing us. Usually your mortgage is your biggest expense, but when your property tax is more than the mortgage, where are you standing? “We’re paying $220,000 a year in property taxes....
Marty Flaska
Marty Flaska
“I love this city. But if we can keep an extra $2 million [per year] in our family businesses by moving 15 miles away, why wouldn’t we? “If I didn’t have the workers’ compensation issue and the [property-tax] issue, I probably never would have even considered moving. Why would I?” Marty Flaska President and CEO...
Jesse Huerta
Jesse Huerta
“I feel bad for the working man because they’re the ones who are going to suffer. Those are families being ruined. You know … I look at everything as a family. When you go to work you’re not working for yourself, you’re working for your family. That’s why we work: to better ourselves, to better...