Corruption Watch: January 2015

By Shawn Tonge

02/11/2015

The start of a new year always comes with resolutions for improvement, but only time will tell if they translate into effective action.

TAGS: good government

Did Chicago Bears lose bid for Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett due to Illinois’ income tax?

By Michael Lucci

03/11/2014

The Chicago Bears are in the market for a pass-rusher to bolster their defensive line. But taxation in Illinois’ can make it difficult to lure talent from other states. The Bears targeted Seattle’s Michael Bennett, whose younger brother Martellus stars at tight-end for Chicago. Brad Biggs from the Chicago Tribune placed Chicago’s offer at around...

City of Chicago plan revealed for public funding of private, DePaul University stadium

By Brian Costin

05/17/2013

Maybe you haven’t heard yet, but city of Chicago leaders have unveiled a plan to fund a new stadium for DePaul University – a private school. You may also not have heard of Chicago’s Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, or McPier, but chances are if you have ever been to Chicago you’ve probably paid taxes...

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

Illinois students could soon benefit from scholarship money to help them find a tutor, attend ACT or SAT prep sessions, pay tuition, get special education services or assist with other academic needs. That will happen in Illinois only if Gov. J.B. Pritzker lets the state’s schoolchildren benefit from the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, established...

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Corruption Watch: January 2015

Did Chicago Bears lose bid for Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett due to Illinois’ income tax?

City of Chicago plan revealed for public funding of private, DePaul University stadium

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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