10 facts about Illinois’ budget showdown

By Jeffrey Schwab

07/01/2015

The new fiscal year has started, and Illinois doesn’t have a state budget. Now what?

Tax growth approaches double the pace of income growth in Illinois

By Austin Berg

06/30/2015

Money flowing to Illinois’ state and local governments grew much faster than the average Illinoisans’ paycheck from 1969-2012.

TAGS: budget, spending

Illinois politicians should take note as Greek, Puerto Rican debts blow up: ‘This is not politics, this is math’

By Michael Lucci

06/29/2015

For Greece and Puerto Rico, avoiding sustainable solutions has lead to fiscal ruin. When will Illinois’ lawmakers stop whistling past the graveyard?

TAGS: budget, Chicago, debt, pensions, Puerto Rico

Are we there yet? Breaking down Illinois’ budget battle

By Heather Weiner

06/26/2015

As legislative leaders attempt to play games long seen in Springfield, Rauner remains resolute on breaking the status quo.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, budget, John Cullerton, Mike Madigan

Choose Chicago an epic cut for Rauner

By Austin Berg

06/26/2015

State money for city branding is nonessential.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, budget, Choose Chicago

School’s out of options: 7 things you should know about Chicago’s teacher pension system

By Ted Dabrowski

06/25/2015

As contract negotiations heat up this summer, the facts are hard to stomach.

TAGS: budget, contract, CPS: Chicago Public Schools, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union, education, pensions, taxes

Illinois’ budget waiting game gets complicated

By Matt Paprocki

06/20/2015

As lawmakers stand at an impasse, different deadlines mean different things for Illinoisans.

TAGS: budget

Illinois politicians play chicken with taxpayers over budget

06/14/2015

House Speaker Mike Madigan wants tax hikes before any reforms pass. Of course, if there are tax hikes, there will not be reform.

TAGS: budget, John Cullerton, Mike Madigan

Rauner suspends state money for county-fair prizes

06/12/2015

The state gave $5.1 million to county fairs in fiscal year 2015, including $1.7 million for prizes and competitions.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, budget

Burning Illinois’ tobacco hotline is a no-brainer

By Nathaniel Hamilton

06/12/2015

The Tobacco Quitline’s admirable work is already being carried out at no cost to taxpayers.

TAGS: budget, taxes

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10 facts about Illinois’ budget showdown

Tax growth approaches double the pace of income growth in Illinois

Illinois politicians should take note as Greek, Puerto Rican debts blow up: ‘This is not politics, this is math’

Are we there yet? Breaking down Illinois’ budget battle

Choose Chicago an epic cut for Rauner

School’s out of options: 7 things you should know about Chicago’s teacher pension system

Illinois’ budget waiting game gets complicated

Illinois politicians play chicken with taxpayers over budget

Rauner suspends state money for county-fair prizes

Burning Illinois’ tobacco hotline is a no-brainer

Solutions for vacant lots would reduce crime and poverty in Chicago

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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