Illinois sees worst month for manufacturing jobs since 2009
Illinois sees worst month for manufacturing jobs since 2009
The state’s August jobs numbers were poor across the board, but especially sobering for manufacturing.
Judge allows lawsuit against Madigan to proceed
Judge allows lawsuit against Madigan to proceed
A federal judge has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by a 2016 primary opponent of House Speaker Mike Madigan, which alleges discrimination by the speaker for filing “sham candidates.”
River Forest District 90 will pay 100 percent of teacher pension contributions
River Forest District 90 will pay 100 percent of teacher pension contributions
In the midst of Illinois’ pension crisis, River Forest District 90 has agreed to pay 100 percent of teacher contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System – and it did so secretly.
Illinois waits for Superman, does Amazon wear the cape?
Illinois waits for Superman, does Amazon wear the cape?
Amazon’s plans to hire 50,000 workers at the new headquarters would single-handedly shift the city and state’s economic landscape.
Kentucky governor pushes 401(k)s to help resolve Bluegrass pension crisis
Kentucky governor pushes 401(k)s to help resolve Bluegrass pension crisis
Despite the smaller relative size of its burden, Kentucky is considering making far more comprehensive changes to its public sector retirement systems than Illinois ever has.
Chicago tops list of cities residents are leaving
Chicago tops list of cities residents are leaving
A new report from moving company United Van Lines shows more residents left Chicago during the summer moving months than any other metro area.
Preckwinkle delays soda tax repeal vote
Preckwinkle delays soda tax repeal vote
With mounting pressure, a vote on the repeal of the soda tax was delayed for another month.
Metra proposes fare hikes for 4th consecutive year
Metra proposes fare hikes for 4th consecutive year
Blaming Illinois state budget cuts, Metra considers raising fares in 2018, despite previous fare schedule.
Cook County isn’t buying soda tax health concerns
Cook County isn’t buying soda tax health concerns
A We Ask America poll shows 87.5 percent of respondents think Cook County commissioners support the sweetened beverage tax for reasons other than health.
Illinois ranks 3rd-to-last in U.S. for state lawsuit climate
Illinois ranks 3rd-to-last in U.S. for state lawsuit climate
Illinois ranked No. 48 of 50 states, and “Chicago or Cook County” was named the nation’s worst local jurisdiction in a survey of executives and attorneys about the fairness and reasonableness of state liability systems.
Randy and Lisa Brown
Randy and Lisa Brown
“We’re getting worried right now after Chicago passed their soda tax. “They’re again putting the burden on the backs of small businesses. The government comes in and they want more taxes, and everything out of our pockets. There is only so much money. You can’t keep taking when there is nothing else to give. “If [the...
More than 250 Peoria city employees receive over $150K in compensation
More than 250 Peoria city employees receive over $150K in compensation
Lucrative compensation for government workers stands in stark contrast to the city’s budgetary struggles and a flagging local economy.
Preckwinkle’s pop tax
Preckwinkle’s pop tax
Two more companies sued under Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Two more companies sued under Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Lettuce Entertain You and Speedway have been hit with lawsuits for allegedly violating Illinois’ biometric privacy law.