Brandon Johnson appoints Chicago Teachers Union leader to transition team

By Dylan Sharkey

05/23/2023

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s cabinet includes staff from the Chicago Teachers Union and Service Employees International Union.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson

What you need to know about picking all those Chicago School Board members

By Joe Tabor

05/23/2023

Chicago revealed proposed district maps for the 2024 school board election that have drawn plenty of criticism. Here’s what you need to know about how, when and from where those 21 members will be picked.

Johnson makes union labor a Chicago priority

By Dylan Sharkey

05/18/2023

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has created a new deputy mayor position for labor relations, but the job description is about boosting labor power rather than fostering relations and safeguarding taxpayers.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

85% of Illinois communities lose people in 2022; Chicago loses 33k

By Bryce Hill

05/17/2023

1,108 Illinois communities of all sizes shared in the record loss of more than 104,000 residents in 2022, according to new Census Bureau data. Chicago lost 32% of the state’s total.

Chicago Public Schools principals file petition to unionize

By Patrick Andriesen

05/17/2023

The Chicago Principals and Administration Association president said the new union would advocate for better pay and working conditions. But Chicago Public School principals already earn nearly 30% more than their Illinois peers.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools

Brandon Johnson issues 4 executive orders on 1st day in office

By Dylan Sharkey

05/17/2023

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is starting his administration with four executive orders, expanding youth employment and adding three new deputy mayors for immigration, labor and community safety.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson

What to know before Brandon Johnson becomes mayor of Chicago

By Patrick Andriesen

05/12/2023

Former Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union lobbyist Brandon Johnson will be sworn in as the 57th mayor of Chicago May 15. Here’s what Chicagoans should know about his political ties, policy proposals and prospects.

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4 ways Springfield should combat ‘ComEd 4’ corruption

By Joe Tabor

05/09/2023

A jury found all “ComEd Four” defendants guilty of bribing Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan in exchange for favorable legislation. It was an alarm for Springfield lawmakers that half-measures don’t work and lasting ethics reform is needed in Illinois.

‘ComEd Four’ defendant convicted in bribery scheme could keep pension

By Patrick Andriesen

05/05/2023

Officials at the General Assembly Retirement System suspended Michael McClain’s legislative pension after he was convicted on nine counts of bribery in the ‘ComEd Four’ trial. Precedent suggests it may not be permanent.

TAGS: ComEd, Mike Madigan

Second big investment firm may leave Chicago for Miami

By Patrick Andriesen

05/04/2023

Industry sources report one of Chicago’s largest money management firms could soon move their Illinois headquarters to Florida. Guggenheim Partners would be the sixth large company and second investment firm to move out of Illinois in the past year.

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Brandon Johnson appoints Chicago Teachers Union leader to transition team

What you need to know about picking all those Chicago School Board members

Johnson makes union labor a Chicago priority

85% of Illinois communities lose people in 2022; Chicago loses 33k

Chicago Public Schools principals file petition to unionize

Brandon Johnson issues 4 executive orders on 1st day in office

What to know before Brandon Johnson becomes mayor of Chicago

4 ways Springfield should combat ‘ComEd 4’ corruption

‘ComEd Four’ defendant convicted in bribery scheme could keep pension

Second big investment firm may leave Chicago for Miami

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

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