Majority of Illinois metro areas lost jobs in September
Majority of Illinois metro areas lost jobs in September
The September metro jobs report follows statewide numbers that showed one of the worst months for payroll jobs since the Great Recession.
While Illinois courts Amazon, privacy litigation threatens tech firms, Illinois employers
While Illinois courts Amazon, privacy litigation threatens tech firms, Illinois employers
The flood of biometric privacy litigation engulfing tech companies and employers should make the General Assembly think twice before passing new regulations that could increase costs and compliance burdens for companies.
House overrides Rauner veto on cursive writing mandate
House overrides Rauner veto on cursive writing mandate
Despite the potential for imposing new costs on school districts, the Illinois House of Representatives overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on legislation mandating cursive writing instruction.
Illinois House approves warrantless wiretapping bill
Illinois House approves warrantless wiretapping bill
A measure passed by the Illinois House of Representatives would extend the law that permits state’s attorneys to authorize wiretaps without a court-issued warrant.
The Illinois tax trick that’s years in the making
The Illinois tax trick that’s years in the making
Illinois politicians will continue to hail a progressive income tax as a quick fix to the state’s poor spending habits. Don’t be tricked.
Brains!
Brains!
House fails to ban local Right-to-Work ordinances
House fails to ban local Right-to-Work ordinances
The Illinois House failed to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of Senate Bill 1905. If passed, the bill would criminalize local officials for enacting Right-to-Work ordinances.
How to claim a refund for your Chicago red-light or speed camera ticket
How to claim a refund for your Chicago red-light or speed camera ticket
Those seeking refunds only have until Dec. 11 to file a claim.
Peapod leaves Skokie for Chicago
Peapod leaves Skokie for Chicago
The online grocery delivery company is ditching the Chicago suburbs in favor of the Windy City itself.
Illinois Senate votes to criminalize local leaders who enact Right to Work
Illinois Senate votes to criminalize local leaders who enact Right to Work
State lawmakers supporting Senate Bill 1905 aren’t just seeking to crush the idea of Right to Work – they are seeking to crush anyone who supports it.
Veto session 2017: What to watch for
Veto session 2017: What to watch for
Members of the General Assembly have already filed motions to attempt to override some of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes. Many of these are bad bills that will hurt taxpayers.
Madigan for Us
Madigan for Us
Downstate superintendent is called to resign, receives bonus
Downstate superintendent is called to resign, receives bonus
Nashville Community High School District 99’s superintendent received a $63,540 bonus after retiring amid a backlash caused by a controversial column in a local newspaper.
Illinois’ Amazon HQ2 offer up to $2.25B in incentives
Illinois’ Amazon HQ2 offer up to $2.25B in incentives
The state’s combined incentives package will reportedly include $1.4 billion in EDGE tax credits, $450 million in improvements, $250 million in new education and workforce programs, and more.