Cracking down on fare evasion can help deter Chicago transit crime

By Chris Coffey

10/31/2024

Washington, D.C., and New York City have cracked down on fare evasion because it is linked to serious and violent crime. The Chicago Transit Authority should do the same to curb its growing crime problem.

TAGS: CTA: Chicago Transit Authority

Report: Chicago Teachers Union is new Chicago political machine

By Mailee Smith

09/25/2024

Years of exorbitant political spending in Illinois – more than $24.3 million since 2010 – has secured an enormous amount of political influence for the Chicago Teachers Union. It is now the main political player not just in Chicago, but across the state.

Johnson hides 8 Chicago homeless camps from Democratic delegates

By Patrick Andriesen

08/20/2024

While Mayor Brandon Johnson has denied clearing Chicago’s homeless encampments had anything to do with the Democratic National Convention, his administration has said otherwise. Even his allies suspect a double standard.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, DNC: Democratic National Convention

Planning a long Lollapalooza weekend? Expect ticket taxes of $91 to $1,001

By Patrick Andriesen

07/18/2024

If you plan to be at Lollapalooza from Megan Thee Stallion to Blink-182, expect taxes to add $91 to the cost of general admission. Get a premium ticket and city, county and state sales and amusement taxes add $1,001 to the cost.

TAGS: Lollapalooza, tax

Regulatory reform can make housing more affordable for Illinois families  

By Josh Bandoch, Joe Tabor

07/09/2024

Published July 9, 2024 America is facing a housing affordability crisis. According to a 2022 survey, 73% of Americans said the average person could not afford a home in their area, and 69% were worried about their children and grandchildren being able to afford a home. That’s unfair. Everyone deserves a good roof over their...

Forced agenda: Chicago Teachers Union contract aims to dictate radical, costly worldview to Chicagoans

By Mailee Smith

07/02/2024

The Chicago Teachers Union is putting political goals in its contract demands, something not found in other large cities. It is trying to impose policy on the public without elected representatives debating whether the policies will hurt students and taxpayers.

Here are 10 Illinois laws, taxes starting July 1

By Patrick Andriesen

07/01/2024

A list of new laws took effect in Illinois on July 1, impacting taxes, licenses and labor relations. Here’s what you need to know.

TAGS: taxes

2024 NASCAR ticket price up to $270 higher thanks to Chicago tax

By Patrick Andriesen

05/27/2024

The typical racing fan will pay an extra $22 for general admission to Chicago’s NASCAR “Street Race Weekend” thanks to the city’s amusement tax. Luxury seating could cost residents more than the price of a standard ticket in taxes alone.

TAGS: Chicago, NASCAR, taxes

Red-light cameras take another $500M from Illinois drivers in 5 years

By Patrick Andriesen

05/09/2024

Local governments generated $500 million from red-light camera tickets since 2019, with Chicago alone collecting $223.8 million. Total since 2008: $1.56 billion.

TAGS: red light cameras

2024 NASCAR ticket price up to $270 higher thanks to Chicago tax

By Vincent Caruso

04/29/2024

Chicago Tribune

Cracking down on fare evasion can help deter Chicago transit crime

Report: Chicago Teachers Union is new Chicago political machine

Johnson hides 8 Chicago homeless camps from Democratic delegates

Planning a long Lollapalooza weekend? Expect ticket taxes of $91 to $1,001

Regulatory reform can make housing more affordable for Illinois families

Forced agenda: Chicago Teachers Union contract aims to dictate radical, costly worldview to Chicagoans

Here are 10 Illinois laws, taxes starting July 1

2024 NASCAR ticket price up to $270 higher thanks to Chicago tax

Red-light cameras take another $500M from Illinois drivers in 5 years

2024 NASCAR ticket price up to $270 higher thanks to Chicago tax

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

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