Jackie Jackson: Kilwins
Jackie Jackson: Kilwins
"We’re very hurt, we’re disappointed and we’re frustrated with what has happened with the city. We don’t want to pack up and leave. We have too much invested."
Democratic state lawmakers demand ethics reform in wake of Madigan scandal
Democratic state lawmakers demand ethics reform in wake of Madigan scandal
Pressure continues to build to repair Illinois’ broken ethics laws, as more Democrats demand reform and more lawmakers face corruption charges.
Illinois teachers’ unions funnel nearly $3.9 million to Madigan
Illinois teachers’ unions funnel nearly $3.9 million to Madigan
Teachers’ unions have provided lots of campaign cash to Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, who’s been implicated in a bribery scandal. Teachers who don’t want their money sent to a corrupt system can opt out of the union.
Black business leader speaks out about ‘fair tax’ harms, gets axed from Pritzker event
Black business leader speaks out about ‘fair tax’ harms, gets axed from Pritzker event
Pritzker’s progressive income tax amendment would hurt small, minority-owned businesses the most.
‘Fair tax’ supporter indicted for tax evasion
‘Fair tax’ supporter indicted for tax evasion
Four long-time Illinois General Assembly members who pushed through the “fair tax” referendum have been charged with crimes. A fifth faces a bribery investigation.
Illinois government unions give Madigan $10 million reasons to stay together
Illinois government unions give Madigan $10 million reasons to stay together
The state’s government unions have heavily funded the election committees run by longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan – who then uses his influence to pass union-friendly bills.
Pritzker could have saved nearly 32,000 jobs during COVID-19 downturn
Pritzker could have saved nearly 32,000 jobs during COVID-19 downturn
Illinois is the largest state without a short-time compensation plan, increasing the chances nearly 32,000 job losses will be permanent.
53 more Illinois Democrats call for Madigan’s resignation
53 more Illinois Democrats call for Madigan’s resignation
Despite potential political repercussions, a growing list of Democrats are demanding Mike Madigan resign his leadership positions after he was implicated in a ComEd corruption scheme.
Pritzker gets OK to treat businesses as criminals for failing to enforce his COVID-19 mask order
Pritzker gets OK to treat businesses as criminals for failing to enforce his COVID-19 mask order
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker again turned to criminal penalties to gain compliance with his coronavirus mandates. He is targeting business owners when customers and staff fail to wear masks.
Madigan, ComEd face racketeering suit for over $450 million in ratepayer damages
Madigan, ComEd face racketeering suit for over $450 million in ratepayer damages
Six House Democrats have called for the longtime speaker to step down.
Crestwood mayor charged in red-light camera bribery scheme
Crestwood mayor charged in red-light camera bribery scheme
Multiple officials in the southwest suburbs have been implicated on criminal charges in a federal investigation into red-light cameras.
Karena Cozad
Karena Cozad
"There’s no benefit to [being in the union.] As far as I’m concerned, union [leaders] seem to be out for themselves."
Madigan and Pritzker dragging down Illinois
Madigan and Pritzker dragging down Illinois
Pritzker again pushes criminalizing businesses for failing to follow his COVID-19 orders
Pritzker again pushes criminalizing businesses for failing to follow his COVID-19 orders
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is again turning to criminal penalties to gain compliance with his coronavirus mandates. He is targeting small business owners for mask violations.