The 6 biggest myths about banning local Right to Work in Illinois

By Mailee Smith

11/02/2017

The Illinois House failed – by just one vote – to override Rauner’s veto of SB 1905, a ban of local Right-to-Work ordinances. But the bill is likely come back for another vote.

TAGS: collective bargaining, jobs, local government, right to work, unions

In ‘Spring[field] Vegas,’ a toxic culture thrives in the dark

By Austin Berg

11/02/2017

The culture of silence will end eventually. And when it does, it will be with a deafening roar.

TAGS: ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, Springfield

The Illinois tax trick that’s years in the making

By Austin Berg

10/26/2017

Illinois politicians will continue to hail a progressive income tax as a quick fix to the state’s poor spending habits. Don’t be tricked.

TAGS: flat tax, progressive income tax, taxes

5 examples of government union power over the people, and 2 solutions to fix the problem

By Mailee Smith

10/24/2017

While government worker unions have had a stranglehold on the people of Illinois for far too long, the state isn’t without hope. Illinois can follow the lead of other Midwestern states and enact labor reforms.

One federal tax change could determine whether Illinois sinks or swims

By Austin Berg

10/19/2017

The choice is clear: Fix Illinois, or watch its downfall accelerate.

TAGS: budget, income tax, property taxes, taxes

Illinois’ new budget already has $1.7B hole despite largest permanent tax hike in state history

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner

10/14/2017

Every budget through 2023 will likely be unbalanced as well.

TAGS: balanced budget requirement, budget, credit rating, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, income tax, Moody's Investor Service, taxes, unpaid bills

Proposal to ban Madigan from serving as legislative leader and party chair

By Austin Berg

09/29/2017

The speaker is nationally unique in his ability to control politics and policy.

TAGS: Democrats, Margo McDermed, Mike Madigan

Madigan reigns and remains – why?

By Austin Berg

09/21/2017

In his 17th term leading the Illinois House of Representatives, Madigan has broken the record as the longest-serving House speaker in modern U.S. history.

TAGS: Lisa Madigan, Mike Madigan

Judge allows lawsuit against Madigan to proceed

By Austin Berg

09/15/2017

A federal judge has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by a 2016 primary opponent of House Speaker Mike Madigan, which alleges discrimination by the speaker for filing “sham candidates.”

TAGS: corruption, Jason Gonzales, Mike Madigan

State, federal lawmakers pave the way for self-driving cars in Illinois

By Amy Korte

09/08/2017

As Illinois’ state government and the federal government move toward promoting the development of autonomous vehicles, Chicago aldermen are taking a combative stance against the budding industry.

TAGS: autonomous vehicles, Bruce Rauner, Chicago, driverless cars, Ed Burke, regulations

Democratic Party

The 6 biggest myths about banning local Right to Work in Illinois

In ‘Spring[field] Vegas,’ a toxic culture thrives in the dark

The Illinois tax trick that’s years in the making

5 examples of government union power over the people, and 2 solutions to fix the problem

One federal tax change could determine whether Illinois sinks or swims

Illinois’ new budget already has $1.7B hole despite largest permanent tax hike in state history

Proposal to ban Madigan from serving as legislative leader and party chair

Madigan reigns and remains – why?

Judge allows lawsuit against Madigan to proceed

State, federal lawmakers pave the way for self-driving cars in Illinois

What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how can it benefit 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