Quote of the day, February 26
Quote of the day, February 26
Chicago Police Department’s ‘black site’ raises need for greater police transparency
Chicago Police Department’s ‘black site’ raises need for greater police transparency
Lawmakers must ensure law-enforcement officers aren’t trampling the civil rights of Chicagoans.
Rauner budget would keep funding steady for more than a third of state agencies
Rauner budget would keep funding steady for more than a third of state agencies
Total proposed appropriations for more than one-third of state agencies – 37 departments out of nearly 100 – would change by 5 percent or less.
Quote of the day, February 25
Quote of the day, February 25
Rosemont raises the curtain on $1M deal with Garth Brooks
Rosemont raises the curtain on $1M deal with Garth Brooks
How village officials used public money to pad the pockets of one of the most successful artists of all time, and tried to keep it a secret.
Right to Work is surrounding Illinois
Right to Work is surrounding Illinois
As neighbors and regional peers move to foster business growth, Illinois is being left behind.
Quote of the day, February 24
Quote of the day, February 24
Kinnikinnick school board keeps teacher contract under wraps
Kinnikinnick school board keeps teacher contract under wraps
The taxpayers footing the bill will be left in the dark until after the contract is finalized.
Amid dues hikes, AFSCME opt-outs left in the dark on union spending
Amid dues hikes, AFSCME opt-outs left in the dark on union spending
If people are forced to pay money to unions, they should at the very least have easy access to a detailed account of how their money is spent.
Quote of the day, February 23
Quote of the day, February 23
Illinois lawmaker introduces bill to kill death tax
Illinois lawmaker introduces bill to kill death tax
Dollar for dollar, the death tax is likely the most economically harmful tax levied in Illinois.
Quote of the day, February 22
Quote of the day, February 22
Agency fees, the First Amendment and Rauner’s executive order
Agency fees, the First Amendment and Rauner’s executive order
When it comes to collecting ‘fair share’ fees, abolishing the practice would be the only outcome that’s truly fair to workers across the country.
Detailing Rauner’s pension plan
Detailing Rauner’s pension plan
Rauner’s initial pension proposal helps him achieve his goal of a balanced budget without tax increases. But it will take a comprehensive, 401(k)-style reform plan to solve the pension crisis once and for all.