A new report shows how 13th Ward Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn and Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan diverted tens of thousands of dollars in public funds toward political purposes.

TAGS: Chicago, corruption, Marty Quinn, Mike Madigan

Chicago poised to divert millions of tax dollars to private health provider

By Vincent Caruso

11/15/2017

Under the guise of rehabilitating underserved communities, City Hall preps another massive tax transfer to a private company.

TAGS: Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, TIF: Tax Increment Financing

Cook County jail worker abused family leave, called off work 60 times

By Vincent Caruso

11/13/2017

A suspended Cook County Jail corrections officer faces termination following serial abuses of a federal family leave rule.

TAGS: Cook County, Cook County Jail, maternity leave

For your entertainment: Latest Chicago tax hike hits concerts, theater

By Chris Lentino

11/13/2017

Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposed increase in the city’s amusement tax is nothing but the continued nickel-and-diming of Chicagoans.

TAGS: amusement tax, Chicago, Chicago City Council, Rahm Emanuel, taxes

Chicago Alderman Ed Burke seeks to cut Trump Tower property tax bill by $3 million

By Brendan Bakala

11/03/2017

According to one estimate, Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is trying to cut the property tax bill for Trump Tower by more than $3 million.

TAGS: Chicago, Donald Trump, Ed Burke, property taxes

Taxpayers on the hook for canceled Chicago stadium show

10/30/2017

The Illinois Sports Facility Authority paid $1.6 million for a September concert at Guaranteed Rate Field, featuring Diddy and Fat Joe, even though it had to cancel the event.

TAGS: Chicago, Guaranteed Rate Field, ISFA: Illinois Sports Facility Authority

How to claim a refund for your Chicago red-light or speed camera ticket

By Brendan Bakala

10/25/2017

Those seeking refunds only have until Dec. 11 to file a claim.

TAGS: Chicago, red light cameras

Chicago Sun-Times

Madigan’s alderman moves to squash Airbnb near Midway Airport

Last day for refunds on Chicago red-light and speed camera tickets

Cook County’s notorious soda tax ends today

Report: Madigan and his local alderman violated ethics laws

Chicago poised to divert millions of tax dollars to private health provider

Cook County jail worker abused family leave, called off work 60 times

For your entertainment: Latest Chicago tax hike hits concerts, theater

Chicago Alderman Ed Burke seeks to cut Trump Tower property tax bill by $3 million

Taxpayers on the hook for canceled Chicago stadium show

How to claim a refund for your Chicago red-light or speed camera ticket

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

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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