Illinois Department of Natural Resources grants full of waste
Illinois Department of Natural Resources grants full of waste
Taxpayers are on the hook for $8 million a year in wasteful grants for amenities ranging from dog parks to disc-golf courses.
Quote of the day, June 3
Quote of the day, June 3
Most corrupt
Most corrupt
Who’s afraid of term limits?
Who’s afraid of term limits?
Illinois and Chicago should make career lawmakers a thing of the past.
The Ark of Illinois Finances
The Ark of Illinois Finances
Spendaholics
Spendaholics
Quote of the day, June 2
Quote of the day, June 2
Amid complex budget talks, Madigan gamesmanship a constant
Amid complex budget talks, Madigan gamesmanship a constant
Long before his General Assembly failed to pass a balanced budget, House Speaker Mike Madigan’s spin machine was churning.
How Illinois’ low-paid manufacturing workers subsidize high-paid construction workers
How Illinois’ low-paid manufacturing workers subsidize high-paid construction workers
Illinois’ prevailing wage law redistributes income from manufacturing workers to construction workers.
Illinoisans suffer, politicians get paid should General Assembly fail to pass balanced budget
Illinoisans suffer, politicians get paid should General Assembly fail to pass balanced budget
If state lawmakers fail to pass a balanced budget by a three-fifths majority vote, essential programs will be harmed. But thanks to House Speaker Mike Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton, politicians will still get their paychecks.
Quote of the day, May 30
Quote of the day, May 30
Madigan budget fix
Madigan budget fix
‘Bond Girl’ on Chicago and the quality of credit analysis in the municipal bond market
‘Bond Girl’ on Chicago and the quality of credit analysis in the municipal bond market
The insight in Culpepper’s report is detailed and damning.
Warning shots fired, Chicago pays $200M penalty for bad reputation in bond issue
Warning shots fired, Chicago pays $200M penalty for bad reputation in bond issue
The most recent round of city borrowing is a sign of things to come.