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Politically connected Rosemont employee earns 5 times the typical area household

By Joe Kaiser
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

By Joe Kaiser
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

By Joe Kaiser
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

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How Illinois politicians allow government unions to rewrite state law


No other state’s constitution or labor laws are like Illinois’ – broadly allowing government unions to override statutes simply by negotiating contrary provisions into collective bargaining agreements. Illinois may not be alone for long.

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

By Paul Kersey
06/19/2014
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CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students

By Ted Dabrowski
05/02/2016

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