Union member: Amendment 1 works against union interests

09/26/2022

A union member argues both government union members and taxpayers lose if Amendment 1 passes Nov. 8. He’s against it.

Cook County ends $80 ‘wheel tax’ for 50,000 drivers

By Patrick Andriesen

09/23/2022

The Cook County Board voted unanimously to repeal the sticker mandate on drivers living in unincorporated Cook County starting in 2023. Drivers will save at least $80 a year.

TAGS: Cook County, wheel tax

Pritzker tells 2 state senators to resign after corruption allegations

By Patrick Andriesen

09/23/2022

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is demanding resignations from two longtime Democratic state senators. One faces federal bribery charges in connection with red-light cameras. The other allegations of domestic abuse and harassment of a top staffer.

TAGS: red light cameras

Chicago school enrollment declines for 11th year

By Dylan Sharkey

09/22/2022

A total of 82,000 fewer students attend Chicago Public Schools than a decade ago. Chicago Teachers Union President Stacey Davis Gates blames the city for more than a decade of declining enrollment.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Illinois Supreme Court chief justice retiring ahead of husband’s corruption trial

By Dylan Sharkey

09/16/2022

Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne Burke will retire Nov. 30, allowing her replacement to be appointed rather than elected. Her husband, Chicago Ald. Ed Burke, faces reelection in February and a corruption trial in late 2023.

TAGS: Illinois Supreme Court

Pritzker’s Texas disaster declaration comes as pandemic disaster expires

By Dylan Sharkey

09/15/2022

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster declaration because over 500 immigrants were bused to Chicago by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. This disaster is atop the pandemic disaster he is expected to renew for the 34th time.

TAGS: emergency powers, JB Pritzker

Illinois has more teachers, fewer students than 10 years ago

By Hannah Schmid

09/07/2022

There are fewer students and more teachers in Illinois today than a decade ago, according to the Illinois State Board of Education. Teachers unions push the shortage myth to gain power.

TAGS: teacher shortage

5 ways Amendment 1 is a property tax hike

By Bryce Hill

09/07/2022

Amendment 1 would likely result in a $2,100 tax hike for the typical Illinois homeowner, thanks to increased government union power to demand more.

TAGS: Amendment 1, workers rights

Annual salary for Chicago aldermen rises to $143,000 a year

By Dylan Sharkey

09/06/2022

Chicago aldermen had until Sept. 2 to reject a roughly 10% pay raise for next year. The highest-earning council members will make $142,772 starting Jan. 1, 2023 – more than double the city’s median household income.

TAGS: Chicago City Council

Arlington Heights residents oppose Chicago Bears tax

By Dylan Sharkey

08/31/2022

Arlington Heights residents want the Chicago Bears to move to town, but nearly 70% of residents surveyed are against using taxpayer dollars to build a new football stadium.

TAGS: Chicago Bears

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Union member: Amendment 1 works against union interests

Cook County ends $80 ‘wheel tax’ for 50,000 drivers

Pritzker tells 2 state senators to resign after corruption allegations

Chicago school enrollment declines for 11th year

Illinois Supreme Court chief justice retiring ahead of husband’s corruption trial

Pritzker’s Texas disaster declaration comes as pandemic disaster expires

Illinois has more teachers, fewer students than 10 years ago

5 ways Amendment 1 is a property tax hike

Annual salary for Chicago aldermen rises to $143,000 a year

Arlington Heights residents oppose Chicago Bears tax

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

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