Wrong-way Illinois: state unemployment jumps as national unemployment rate continues to fall
Wrong-way Illinois: state unemployment jumps as national unemployment rate continues to fall
Another 35,000 added to unemployment in February
From Dixon to Springfield: freshman state representative fights public corruption
From Dixon to Springfield: freshman state representative fights public corruption
State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, is a freshman state legislator from the home of the infamous Rita Crundwell, the former Dixon Comptroller.
Follow the money: CPS school closings, teacher layoffs mean lost union dues
Follow the money: CPS school closings, teacher layoffs mean lost union dues
After Chicago Public Schools officials gave notice that the district would be closing 54 schools and a total of 61 buildings, Chicago Teachers Union leaders were quick to decry the move, citing concern for students and fear of ruining neighborhoods.
Illinois lawmakers want to ban dogs behind the wheel of a car
Illinois lawmakers want to ban dogs behind the wheel of a car
Its about time we let those we elect know that we can take care of ourselves.
Reckless rhetoric how CTU has become the roadblock to education reform in Chicago
Reckless rhetoric how CTU has become the roadblock to education reform in Chicago
Karen Lewis basically accused the CPS board and Mayor Rahm Emanuel of racism.
Illinois lawmakers want to prohibit the sale of energy drinks to minors
Illinois lawmakers want to prohibit the sale of energy drinks to minors
Mike Billy Illinois News Network If some Illinois lawmakers have their way, popular energy drinks such as Monster and Red Bull will face increased regulation. Two bills that have been introduced to the Illinois House of Representatives would make it illegal to sell or deliver an energy drink to anyone under the age of 18....
Survey shows Chicago parents want change in the citys education system
Survey shows Chicago parents want change in the citys education system
Chicagoans are ready for education reform.
MEDIA ALERT: Liberty Justice Center to represent Steven Wailand in dispute over Macomb aldermanic race
MEDIA ALERT: Liberty Justice Center to represent Steven Wailand in dispute over Macomb aldermanic race
MEDIA ALERT from the LIBERTY JUSTICE CENTER Media contact: Diana Rickert 312-607-4977 Liberty Justice Center to represent Steven Wailand in dispute over Macomb aldermanic race MACOMB, IL (March 25, 2013) The Liberty Justice Center, a public interest litigation center started by the Illinois Policy Institute, is representing Steven Wailand in the dispute over the...
Compass [Spring 2013]: Betting on Illinois
Compass [Spring 2013]: Betting on Illinois
Compass [Spring 2013] Betting on Illinois
Illinois’ average personal income growth trails neighbors and nation
Illinois’ average personal income growth trails neighbors and nation
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, or BEA, announced today that Illinois ranked 42nd in personal income growth in 2012.
CPS school closings: the writing was on the wall
CPS school closings: the writing was on the wall
Chicago Public Schools on Thursday announced the largest school shakeup in the nation: closing 54 schools and 61 buildings, jostling 30,000 kids and leaving the future of more than 1,000 teachers unclear
CPS school closings: One of the largest mass school shutdowns in U.S. history
CPS school closings: One of the largest mass school shutdowns in U.S. history
By now youve probably heard that Chicago Public Schools will be closing 54 schools and 61 buildings total.
Gas, hotels, video rentals hidden taxes you might not realize youre paying
Gas, hotels, video rentals hidden taxes you might not realize youre paying
When it comes to taxes, politicians like to be sneaky.
Northern Illinois University VP with $196K salary steals scrap metal, gets slap on the wrist
Northern Illinois University VP with $196K salary steals scrap metal, gets slap on the wrist
With the downturn in the economy, youll occasionally hear stories about thieves who steal public property such as manhole covers and sell the materials to scrap yards.