Illinois companies announce over 800 layoffs in October
Illinois companies announce over 800 layoffs in October
More than half of the month’s jobs losses occurred in the manufacturing sector.
As health care premiums soar in Illinois, AFSCME demands additional $3B in raises, health care
As health care premiums soar in Illinois, AFSCME demands additional $3B in raises, health care
As Illinois taxpayers struggle under Obamacare’s skyrocketing health insurance costs, AFSCME has called for tax hikes to fund an additional $3 billion in pay and benefits for state workers.
Madigan’s army
Madigan’s army
Sharing a photo of your completed ballot could be a felony in Illinois
Sharing a photo of your completed ballot could be a felony in Illinois
If you take a photo of your ballot to post on Facebook or Instagram in Illinois, you’re a felon and could get up to three years in prison.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel used private email account to talk with Clinton campaign
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel used private email account to talk with Clinton campaign
WikiLeaks latest revelations show Emanuel tried to get top staffer a job inside the Clinton campaign. Government at all levels must be transparent and accessible to the public. The use of private email accounts flouts efforts to hold government accountable and expose corruption.
Illinois lost more than 30,000 millennials on net in 2014
Illinois lost more than 30,000 millennials on net in 2014
Illinois’ out-migration of younger workers should concern lawmakers and urge them to pass pro-growth reforms.
For state workers, a special holiday come vote time
For state workers, a special holiday come vote time
Deciding to work on a holiday can yield big payouts for AFSCME members.
Corruption Watch
Corruption Watch
October’s headlines featured backroom deals and financial mismanagement, all at taxpayers’ expense.
Cubs!
Cubs!
Judge greenlights class-action status for lawsuit over Chicago red-light- and speed-camera tickets
Judge greenlights class-action status for lawsuit over Chicago red-light- and speed-camera tickets
The ruling could affect 1.5 million motorists.
IRS migration data show wealth and youth are fleeing Illinois
IRS migration data show wealth and youth are fleeing Illinois
Illinois’ 2011 income-tax hike caused out-migration that cost the state high-earning taxpayers. New IRS data show taxpayers who left had an average income of $77,000 per year, compared with taxpayers who entered Illinois, who had an average income of $57,000 per year.
Labor reform needed: In Illinois, worker freedom lags behind neighboring states
Labor reform needed: In Illinois, worker freedom lags behind neighboring states
In a recent study, Illinois received a grade of D for the negative impact its collective bargaining laws have on taxpayers and government workers alike.
Alderman proposes charging admission to Taste of Chicago, Blues, and Jazz festivals
Alderman proposes charging admission to Taste of Chicago, Blues, and Jazz festivals
Chicago alderman suggests admission charge to sponsored festivals as way to raise revenue.
Half of city aldermen don’t show up for Chicago budget hearings
Half of city aldermen don’t show up for Chicago budget hearings
Each year, the City Council holds hearings for every city department to justify their annual appropriation. These hearings are sparsely attended and rarely touch on spending. This year, more than half of Chicago aldermen skipped budget hearings.