Politically connected Rosemont employee earns 5 times the typical area household

10/16/2018

Christopher Stephens’ family ties landed him a position in local government – and an annual income far eclipsing that of local taxpayers.

TAGS: Brad Stephens, Christopher Stephens, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont

Illinois has some of the highest paid mayors in the world

03/22/2017

State and local tax hikes in Illinois have hurt economic growth, lowered the standard of living, and contributed to out-migration.

TAGS: Brad Stephens, LGDF: Local Government Distributive Fund, mayor, property taxes, Rosemont

Rosemont mayor to receive 53 percent pay hike — to $260,000 a year

08/13/2016

Trustees in Rosemont, Ill., voted to hike their mayor’s salary to $260,000 – a 53 percent raise.

TAGS: Brad Stephens, local government, Rosemont

Beyond degrees: Empowering Illinoisans through career-first education

Published June 3, 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The best path to empowerment and success, especially for poor people, is work. Work allows us to prosper while providing dignity, upward mobility, the means to support ourselves and create value for others. It’s how we become thriving members of our community. Central to this process is our education...

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Beyond degrees: Empowering Illinoisans through career-first education

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students