How do I vote early in Illinois?
How do I vote early in Illinois?
Finding your in-person voting place before the election can be a headache. Here’s a breakdown to make it easier.
House investigative committee calls for Madigan testimony in corruption scandal
House investigative committee calls for Madigan testimony in corruption scandal
Following initial hearings, a committee formed to investigate House Speaker Mike Madigan’s involvement in a ComEd corruption scandal requested testimony from key players.
Official Illinois progressive tax explainer ranges from misleading to wrong
Official Illinois progressive tax explainer ranges from misleading to wrong
Progressive income tax proponents put factually inaccurate and misleading claims into a constitutionally required pamphlet intended to inform voters about a proposed amendment.
Illinoisans 51% more likely to be laid off, 21% less likely to be hired than U.S. average
Illinoisans 51% more likely to be laid off, 21% less likely to be hired than U.S. average
While Illinois claws back jobs from the COVID-19 associated downturn, in-depth analysis shows why the state is struggling more than most other states’ economies.
Illinois Tollway shows how political promises are easily broken
Illinois Tollway shows how political promises are easily broken
Illinois tolls were supposed to be temporary. A progressive tax is only supposed to hurt 3% of Illinoisans. Political promises mean little in Illinois.
How do I vote by mail in Illinois?
How do I vote by mail in Illinois?
Lawmakers passed a new vote by mail law for 2020. Here’s a breakdown.
When Illinois politicians call taxes ‘temporary’ or ‘fair,’ they won’t be
When Illinois politicians call taxes ‘temporary’ or ‘fair,’ they won’t be
Illinois lawmakers make many promises about tax increases. Then they break those promises.
Lawmaker who voted for ‘fair tax’ pleads guilty to tax fraud
Lawmaker who voted for ‘fair tax’ pleads guilty to tax fraud
Five key supporters of the progressive tax in the Illinois General Assembly are facing corruption probes. Four have been charged. Three have resigned.
U.S. attorney gives go-ahead to Illinois House committee investigating Madigan
U.S. attorney gives go-ahead to Illinois House committee investigating Madigan
House committee hearings were paused on the first day so lawmakers could ask whether their investigation would hinder a federal corruption probe.
Transportation spending shows ‘fair tax’ ripe for waste
Transportation spending shows ‘fair tax’ ripe for waste
Politicians pledged to rebuild decaying roads and bridges if taxpayers paid just a little bit more, but too often the funds were misused and the promises meant little.
DuPage County voters will decide ballot question on defunding police
DuPage County voters will decide ballot question on defunding police
Amid nationwide calls to defund the police, voters in DuPage County can make their voices heard by voting on two advisory referendums.
Sen. Terry Link latest ‘fair tax’ supporter to resign amid corruption charge
Sen. Terry Link latest ‘fair tax’ supporter to resign amid corruption charge
Five key supporters of the progressive tax in the Illinois General Assembly are facing corruption probes. Four have been charged. Three have resigned.
Investigative committee begins hearings into Madigan misconduct
Investigative committee begins hearings into Madigan misconduct
It’s the third time in 20 years a committee has been formed to investigate misconduct by a state lawmaker. Day 1 was brief.
Joanne Troesch
Joanne Troesch
“When the most recent strike came around, I felt like I should be the one making the decision, so I said, ‘Forget it.’ I wasn’t going to strike.”