New Illinois law could make snow days a thing of the past
New Illinois law could make snow days a thing of the past
Online courses could keep students engaged in their current material even when schools are closed for inclement weather.
Madigan’s game of thrones
Madigan’s game of thrones
Speaker Madigan is playing a political game that focuses on maintaining his power at all costs.
Chicago and Detroit: Trading places?
Chicago and Detroit: Trading places?
As Chicago slides toward insolvency, the Motor City is trending upward.
Rauner vetoes will stand, Madigan’s unconstitutional budget dies today
Rauner vetoes will stand, Madigan’s unconstitutional budget dies today
To craft a balanced budget, lawmakers must go back to the drawing board.
Illinois’ summer manufacturing meltdown: South Side Oreo manufacturer laying off 600
Illinois’ summer manufacturing meltdown: South Side Oreo manufacturer laying off 600
The state lost more than 40 manufacturing jobs per day through the first half of 2015.
You had one job
You had one job
Quote of the day, July 30
Quote of the day, July 30
Illinois General Assembly ushers in crowdfunding revolution
Illinois General Assembly ushers in crowdfunding revolution
With the governor’s signature, Illinois will become the most competitive state for crowdfunding in the country.
Quote of the day, July 29
Quote of the day, July 29
Chicago set to make ‘chilling’ change to city ethics rules
Chicago set to make ‘chilling’ change to city ethics rules
The proposed change in city code would further tilt the scales in favor of the politically powerful, as they could be granted full knowledge regarding the investigation on their wrongdoing, including information on who brought the case to light.
Fitch ‘junk’ downgrade for Chicago Board of Education highlights fantasy bond ratings
Fitch ‘junk’ downgrade for Chicago Board of Education highlights fantasy bond ratings
Chicago will continue to slide down the ratings table.
Madigan files, passes bill to nix lawmaker pay raises after blocking similar bill for weeks
Madigan files, passes bill to nix lawmaker pay raises after blocking similar bill for weeks
Amid the eighth week without a state budget, Illinois political gamesmanship rages on.
Trashed again: Fitch joins Moody’s in declaring Chicago Board of Education credit ‘junk’
Trashed again: Fitch joins Moody’s in declaring Chicago Board of Education credit ‘junk’
If the district can’t get its finances in order, expect more teacher layoffs, school closings and large tax increases on Chicagoans.
Why won’t Illinois lawmakers reform their own pensions?
Why won’t Illinois lawmakers reform their own pensions?
The General Assembly Retirement System is one of the country’s worst-run retirement funds.