Fired Cook County police officers could be back on the job due to technicality

By Brendan Bakala

10/18/2017

In a ruling that could cost taxpayers millions, a former Cook County officer who was fired for failing to disclose his criminal history will likely return to work and receive back pay.

TAGS: Cook County, Teamsters

Taxpayer victory: Cook County soda tax repealed

By Chris Lentino

10/11/2017

With the repeal of the Cook County sweetened beverage tax, taxpayers remind elected officials who they represent.

TAGS: Chicago, Cook County, soda tax, taxes

Former superintendent facing embezzlement and wire fraud charges

By Brendan Bakala

10/07/2017

Lawrence Wyllie is accused of stealing public funds and using school district money for dog obedience schools.

TAGS: corruption

Preckwinkle admits soda tax was ‘first and foremost’ about revenue

By Chris Lentino

10/05/2017

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle shared an admission that the soda tax was always about revenue.

TAGS: Cook County, municipal pensions, soda tax, Teamsters, Toni Preckwinkle

Chicago’s ticketing policies cause spike in bankruptcies

By Brendan Bakala

10/02/2017

A ProPublica report shows that since 2009, the rate of bankruptcy filings in black neighborhoods in the Northern District of Illinois has doubled.

TAGS: red light cameras

Chicago looks to add 50 “super” ticket writers to increase revenues

By Chris Lentino

09/29/2017

As Chicago faces a budget gap approaching $260 million, one alderman suggests more ticketing to close the shortfall.

TAGS: Chicago, fees, Raymond Lopez

KFC parent company sued over improper application of Cook County soda tax

By Brendan Bakala

09/22/2017

Cook County’s penny-per-ounce sweetened beverage tax has led to another lawsuit alleging a restaurant applied the tax incorrectly.

TAGS: Chicago, Cook County, soda tax, taxes

Cook County isn’t buying soda tax health concerns

By Brendan Bakala

09/13/2017

A We Ask America poll shows 87.5 percent of respondents think Cook County commissioners support the sweetened beverage tax for reasons other than health.

TAGS: Chicago, Cook County, soda tax, taxes, Toni Preckwinkle

State, federal lawmakers pave the way for self-driving cars in Illinois

By Amy Korte

09/08/2017

As Illinois’ state government and the federal government move toward promoting the development of autonomous vehicles, Chicago aldermen are taking a combative stance against the budding industry.

TAGS: autonomous vehicles, Bruce Rauner, Chicago, driverless cars, Ed Burke, regulations

Voters could flex their muscles after sticker shock from soda tax

By Chris Lentino

09/07/2017

Recent polls show Cook County officials could face electoral backlash for supporting the soda tax.

TAGS: Chicago, soda tax, taxes

Chicago Sun-Times

Fired Cook County police officers could be back on the job due to technicality

Taxpayer victory: Cook County soda tax repealed

Former superintendent facing embezzlement and wire fraud charges

Preckwinkle admits soda tax was ‘first and foremost’ about revenue

Chicago’s ticketing policies cause spike in bankruptcies

Chicago looks to add 50 “super” ticket writers to increase revenues

KFC parent company sued over improper application of Cook County soda tax

Cook County isn’t buying soda tax health concerns

State, federal lawmakers pave the way for self-driving cars in Illinois

Voters could flex their muscles after sticker shock from soda tax

Chicago Forward 2026: A pro-growth plan to end city budget deficits

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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