Veto session 2017: What to watch for
Veto session 2017: What to watch for
Members of the General Assembly have already filed motions to attempt to override some of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes. Many of these are bad bills that will hurt taxpayers.
Madigan for Us
Madigan for Us
Downstate superintendent is called to resign, receives bonus
Downstate superintendent is called to resign, receives bonus
Nashville Community High School District 99’s superintendent received a $63,540 bonus after retiring amid a backlash caused by a controversial column in a local newspaper.
Illinois’ Amazon HQ2 offer up to $2.25B in incentives
Illinois’ Amazon HQ2 offer up to $2.25B in incentives
The state’s combined incentives package will reportedly include $1.4 billion in EDGE tax credits, $450 million in improvements, $250 million in new education and workforce programs, and more.
5 examples of government union power over the people, and 2 solutions to fix the problem
5 examples of government union power over the people, and 2 solutions to fix the problem
While government worker unions have had a stranglehold on the people of Illinois for far too long, the state isn’t without hope. Illinois can follow the lead of other Midwestern states and enact labor reforms.
Bill would criminalize actions of local leaders who enact Right to Work
Bill would criminalize actions of local leaders who enact Right to Work
Lawmakers supporting Illinois Senate Bill 1905 aren’t just seeking to crush the idea of worker freedom – they are seeking to harm anyone who supports it.
Illinoisans see less income after taxes than residents of all neighboring states
Illinoisans see less income after taxes than residents of all neighboring states
Illinoisans saw more than 30 percent of their income go to income taxes and property taxes from March 2015 to March 2016 – a higher share than residents of every bordering state.
Palatine workers have right to strike, but that doesn’t include right to continued benefits
Palatine workers have right to strike, but that doesn’t include right to continued benefits
Under Illinois law, government employees can choose to walk out on strike – but it carries risks. Striking workers give up wages and benefit contributions – and maybe even their jobs – when they walk out.
September jobs report: Declining job prospects and a shrinking labor force
September jobs report: Declining job prospects and a shrinking labor force
Illinois lost 10,800 jobs on net over the month, and the state continues to experience labor force dropout.
Rahm’s new budget packed with fee hikes and false hope
Rahm’s new budget packed with fee hikes and false hope
In his annual budget address, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel painted a rosy picture about city finances while selling more tax and fee increases.
One federal tax change could determine whether Illinois sinks or swims
One federal tax change could determine whether Illinois sinks or swims
The choice is clear: Fix Illinois, or watch its downfall accelerate.
Illinois loses out on new Toyota-Mazda factory
Illinois loses out on new Toyota-Mazda factory
A factory expected to employ 4,000 workers will not be coming to Illinois. Intersect Illinois cites the lack of a statewide Right-to-Work law and a dearth of shovel-ready sites as the main culprits.
Fired Cook County police officers could be back on the job due to technicality
Fired Cook County police officers could be back on the job due to technicality
In a ruling that could cost taxpayers millions, a former Cook County officer who was fired for failing to disclose his criminal history will likely return to work and receive back pay.
Walgreens to add 300 jobs to Chicago tech office and expand space
Walgreens to add 300 jobs to Chicago tech office and expand space
The jobs will be a combination of new hires and transferred workers from Walgreen’s headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois.