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.

Illinois politicians want extra $25M for Democratic National Convention security in Chicago

By Dylan Sharkey

05/03/2023

Illinois’ congressional Democrats asked for an additional $25 million to pay for security at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Host cities typically receive $50 million.

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Cook County pension ‘fix’ could cost Illinois billions, fail to fund retirements

By Justin Carlson

05/02/2023

The proposal by state Sen. Robert Martwick is intended to fix a technical problem with the Tier 2 pension system, but Martwick said he doesn’t know how much it could cost taxpayers. He said it could be “billions.”

Pritzker calls for campaign finance reform after spending $323M on campaigns

By Dylan Sharkey

05/01/2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker told Harvard students self-financing political campaigns isn’t the answer, calling for campaign finance reform. Pritzker self-financed both of his gubernatorial campaigns for a total of $323 million.

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Over 102K more Chicagoans voted by mail than 4 years earlier

By Patrick Andriesen, Jon Josko

04/27/2023

While total Chicago voter turnout hit a high April 4, in-person voting on Election Day reached the lowest level in Chicago mayoral runoff history. Most Chicagoans voting did so early or by mail.

TAGS: vote-by-mail

What Brandon Johnson’s tax plan needs from Chicago aldermen, Springfield

By Joe Tabor

04/24/2023

Chicago’s incoming mayor, Brandon Johnson, has a long list of tax proposals for the city, but he will have to get all of them past the City Council and some past the Illinois General Assembly.

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Chicago alderman pushes to cap union donations in city races

By Dylan Sharkey

04/13/2023

Chicago Ald. Gilbert Villegas, 36th ward, is working on an ordinance that would limit the amount unions can donate to a candidate in an election cycle.

Brandon Johnson pickets with Chicago State University strikers

By Dylan Sharkey

04/12/2023

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson stood with striking Chicago State University faculty. Eastern Illinois University and Governors State University are also undergoing faculty strikes.

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Illinois casino revenue down $200M since 2012, as Chicago bets on casino

By Dylan Sharkey

04/11/2023

Chicago is in line for casino gaming soon, but its success is dwindling as video gaming machines and sports betting rise.

How Illinois politicians allow government unions to rewrite state law

By Mailee Smith, Hannah Schmid

04/06/2023

No other state’s constitution or labor laws are like Illinois’ – broadly allowing government unions to override statutes simply by negotiating contrary provisions into collective bargaining agreements. Illinois may not be alone for long.

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Second big investment firm may leave Chicago for Miami

Illinois politicians want extra $25M for Democratic National Convention security in Chicago

Cook County pension ‘fix’ could cost Illinois billions, fail to fund retirements

Pritzker calls for campaign finance reform after spending $323M on campaigns

Over 102K more Chicagoans voted by mail than 4 years earlier

What Brandon Johnson’s tax plan needs from Chicago aldermen, Springfield

Chicago alderman pushes to cap union donations in city races

Brandon Johnson pickets with Chicago State University strikers

Illinois casino revenue down $200M since 2012, as Chicago bets on casino

How Illinois politicians allow government unions to rewrite state law

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