Madigan skips meeting with leaders, governor

By Mark Fitton

12/18/2015

Illinois has gone without a comprehensive budget for six months.

Growing out of control: Property taxes put increasing burden on Illinois taxpayers

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner

12/17/2015

Property taxes are the single largest tax in Illinois, burdening residents far more than either income or sales taxes. Illinoisans already know they pay high property taxes. But what is not as well known is that property taxes are outpacing residents’ ability to pay for them. Over the past 50 years, whether measured in comparison...

What will it take for Chicago to elect a mayor who embraces free-market reforms?

12/16/2015

As a majority of recently polled likely Chicago voters believe Mayor Rahm Emanuel should resign, AM 560’s Dan Proft and Pat Hughes, co-founder of the Illinois Opportunity Project, look ahead to the 2019 mayoral election and the possibilities for reform-minded candidates.

TAGS: Chicago, Rahm Emanuel

Illinois Corruption Watch: November 2015

12/14/2015

November saw Chicago’s City Council let the term of the legislative inspector general, who is tasked with overseeing City Council, expire without hiring a replacement, as well as several other instances of breach of public trust and influence peddling around the state.

TAGS: corruption

Chicago police unions are fighting to destroy decades of complaint records

By Austin Berg

12/14/2015

Tens of thousands of Chicago police misconduct files could be purged due to lawsuits filed by police unions.

TAGS: CPD: Chicago Police Department, good government, police misconduct

State Rep. Cassidy reintroduces marijuana decriminalization bill

By Mark Fitton

12/11/2015

Twenty states and the District of Columbia have removed the threat of jail time for simple marijuana possession.

TAGS: decriminalization

Illinois employers warn of 2,600 layoffs in coming months

By Austin Berg

12/11/2015

A state report shows plans for more layoffs amid an already difficult jobs climate in Illinois, especially for blue-collar workers.

TAGS: manufacturing

Illinois Lottery will pay winners starting Dec. 14

By Hilary Gowins

12/08/2015

Funds provided through Senate Bill 2039, which Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law Dec. 7, will allow the Illinois Lottery to resume paying winning ticket holders.

TAGS: illinois lottery

The Chicago squeeze: Property taxes, fees and over 30 individual taxes crush city residents

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner

12/08/2015

Chicagoans are the most-taxed residents of any major city in Illinois and pay the 10th-highest property taxes compared to taxpayers in other large U.S. cities.

If Madigan is protecting the middle class, why do blue-collar workers earn more in Indiana?

By Michael Lucci

12/07/2015

Illinois’ anti-growth policies depress middle-class wages and job opportunities.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, Mike Madigan, unemployment

Chicago

Madigan skips meeting with leaders, governor

Growing out of control: Property taxes put increasing burden on Illinois taxpayers

What will it take for Chicago to elect a mayor who embraces free-market reforms?

Illinois Corruption Watch: November 2015

Chicago police unions are fighting to destroy decades of complaint records

State Rep. Cassidy reintroduces marijuana decriminalization bill

Illinois employers warn of 2,600 layoffs in coming months

Illinois Lottery will pay winners starting Dec. 14

The Chicago squeeze: Property taxes, fees and over 30 individual taxes crush city residents

If Madigan is protecting the middle class, why do blue-collar workers earn more in Indiana?

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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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