House again fails to ban local Right to Work
House again fails to ban local Right to Work
The Illinois House’s failure to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto is a victory for local leaders trying to attract good jobs for their communities.
As other states repeal, Illinois death tax remains
As other states repeal, Illinois death tax remains
Both Delaware and New Jersey have joined a growing trend away from estate taxes at the state level.
Phony property tax freeze introduced in Springfield
Phony property tax freeze introduced in Springfield
The politically motivated freeze would not address key cost drivers or protect Illinois homeowners from property tax increases.
Under Illinois strike laws, everyone loses
Under Illinois strike laws, everyone loses
Palatine-area District 15 support staff returned to work at the end of October, following a two-week strike. But workers are still without a contract, making the strike nothing more than a show of union muscle at the expense of workers, students and parents.
Chicago’s Amazon bid
Chicago’s Amazon bid
House considers legislation to remove criminal penalty from SB 1905
House considers legislation to remove criminal penalty from SB 1905
An amendment has been filed in the Illinois House of Representatives that would remove language making local government officials criminals simply for enacting Right-to-Work laws. But significant problems remain.
Report: City Colleges of Chicago watered down standards, issued thousands more degrees
Report: City Colleges of Chicago watered down standards, issued thousands more degrees
Illinois’ largest community college system saw a decrease in enrollment, but a doubling of degrees.
Chicago Alderman Ed Burke seeks to cut Trump Tower property tax bill by $3 million
Chicago Alderman Ed Burke seeks to cut Trump Tower property tax bill by $3 million
According to one estimate, Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is trying to cut the property tax bill for Trump Tower by more than $3 million.
State report: Illinois economy lags nation, neighbors
State report: Illinois economy lags nation, neighbors
The October briefing from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability outlines Illinois’ weak growth, and projects more of the same.
Chicago to pay $20 million to parking meter company in 2018
Chicago to pay $20 million to parking meter company in 2018
As a continuing part of a bad deal, Chicago taxpayers will pay Chicago Parking Meters LLC $20 million.
The 6 biggest myths about banning local Right to Work in Illinois
The 6 biggest myths about banning local Right to Work in Illinois
The Illinois House failed – by just one vote – to override Rauner’s veto of SB 1905, a ban of local Right-to-Work ordinances. But the bill is likely come back for another vote.
In ‘Spring[field] Vegas,’ a toxic culture thrives in the dark
In ‘Spring[field] Vegas,’ a toxic culture thrives in the dark
The culture of silence will end eventually. And when it does, it will be with a deafening roar.
Illinois lawmakers propose bill to regulate political ads on social media
Illinois lawmakers propose bill to regulate political ads on social media
A new bill would require buyers of political and issue ads on social media to disclose their identities and would impose record-keeping requirements on social media companies.
Founder of pharmaceutical company indicted for bribing doctors to prescribe opioids
Founder of pharmaceutical company indicted for bribing doctors to prescribe opioids
As federal and state officials sound the alarm about opioid abuse, Illinois lawmakers should take steps to root it out of the workers’ compensation system.