A new poll has found that nearly 87 percent of Cook County residents disapprove of the new Cook County Sugary and Sweetened Beverages tax that took effect Aug. 2.

TAGS: Chicago, Cook County, soda tax, Toni Preckwinkle

Illinois’ July WARN report shows nearly 1,500 mass layoffs

By Brendan Bakala

08/09/2017

The collar counties were hit hardest by mass layoffs in July.

TAGS: jobs, unemployment, WARN

Former Cook County assessor’s office employee pleads guilty in bribery scheme

By Brendan Bakala

08/07/2017

Unfortunately, exchanging money for lower property tax bills is nothing new at the Cook County assessor’s office.

TAGS: Cook County, property taxes

Preckwinkle suing soda tax opponents, judge fears ‘chilling effect’

By John Kristof

08/04/2017

Cook County’s lawsuit seeks damages from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association.

TAGS: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, soda tax, Toni Preckwinkle

Cook County soda tax exempts food stamp purchases

By Chris Lentino

08/03/2017

While supporters of the tax claim success in the fight against obesity, the law exempts a vulnerable segment of the population.

TAGS: Chicago, food stamps, SNAP, soda tax

Cook County soda tax goes into effect, despite appeal

By John Kristof

08/02/2017

The new tax will make soda sold in Chicago among the most expensive in the country.

TAGS: Chicago, Cook County, soda tax, Toni Preckwinkle

Illinois’ first restorative justice court will save money, improve outcomes

By Joe Tabor

07/31/2017

Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood will host a program that brings defendants in contact with their victims and allow the victims to set the compensation for the crime.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, restorative justice

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Illinois’ July WARN report shows nearly 1,500 mass layoffs

Former Cook County assessor’s office employee pleads guilty in bribery scheme

Preckwinkle suing soda tax opponents, judge fears ‘chilling effect’

Cook County soda tax exempts food stamp purchases

Cook County soda tax goes into effect, despite appeal

Illinois’ first restorative justice court will save money, improve outcomes

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

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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