Council 31 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees announced a few minutes ago that they have reached a tentative agreement with the state of Illinois. As of right now the terms are unknown. While they will leak out to the public slowly, there is no guarantee that the general public will get...
Another 35,000 added to unemployment in February
State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, is a freshman state legislator from the home of the infamous Rita Crundwell, the former Dixon Comptroller.
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.
Its about time we let those we elect know that we can take care of ourselves.
Karen Lewis basically accused the CPS board and Mayor Rahm Emanuel of racism.
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....
Chicagoans are ready for education reform.
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
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, or BEA, announced today that Illinois ranked 42nd in personal income growth in 2012.
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
By now youve probably heard that Chicago Public Schools will be closing 54 schools and 61 buildings total.
When it comes to taxes, politicians like to be sneaky.