4,098 Chicagoans killed in gang crime in 20 years

By Patrick Andriesen

12/30/2024

Chicago gang crime declined to its lowest level in the past two decades in 2023, but the numbers may be more about gangs fracturing and police losing their gang database. Still, more than 1-in-5 homicides were suspected of being gang related.

Chicago drivers face lower speed limit, more cameras after $28M fine drop

By Patrick Andriesen

12/10/2024

Chicago speed cameras sent drivers $28 million less in tickets through September than during the first nine months of 2023. Annual revenues could spike again under proposals to drop the citywide speed limit or boost the number of cameras.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s eventual pension payout could exceed $5M

By Bryce Hill

12/03/2024

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s pensions are worth an estimated $3.8 million after only four years as a teacher and one term as mayor. It could go even higher, depending on his next job moves.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, pensions

Illinois pension crisis would devour ‘millionaire tax’

By Bryce Hill

10/29/2024

Illinois needs to spend $4.9 billion more annually to pay for pensions, but the “millionaire tax” would only raise an estimated $3-$4.3 billion. That’s too little for the pension bills and would leave nothing for property tax relief.

‘Millionaire’ tax would be $2-$3.3 billion short of providing any property tax relief

By Bryce Hill

10/22/2024

Illinois’ state budget needs more than $6.3 billion to cover its own shortfalls before it can provide property tax relief to Illinoisans.

No current teachers voted to make Chicago Teachers Union their union

By Mailee Smith

08/30/2024

Chicago teachers were handed a union without the ability to choose for themselves. It’s the result of a system that props up government unions at the expense of the members they are supposed to serve.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Sign-ups for gambling addiction program shrink while betting grows

By Dylan Sharkey, Kurtis Karg

08/05/2024

More Illinoisans are gambling than ever before, yet sign-ups to Illinois’ gambling addiction program have dropped. That runs counter to the national increase in problem gamblers.

TAGS: gambling, Illinois gambling

2024 NASCAR ticket price up to $270 higher thanks to Chicago tax

By Patrick Andriesen

05/27/2024

The typical racing fan will pay an extra $22 for general admission to Chicago’s NASCAR “Street Race Weekend” thanks to the city’s amusement tax. Luxury seating could cost residents more than the price of a standard ticket in taxes alone.

TAGS: Chicago, NASCAR, taxes

Stacy Davis Gates pays $1,533 in Indiana back taxes, penalties – late

By Dylan Sharkey

05/02/2024

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates paid off $1,533 in back property taxes and penalties on her Indiana house after authorities revoked a credit reserved for owner occupants.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union, Stacy Davis Gates

2024 NASCAR ticket price up to $270 higher thanks to Chicago tax

By Vincent Caruso

04/29/2024

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4,098 Chicagoans killed in gang crime in 20 years

Chicago drivers face lower speed limit, more cameras after $28M fine drop

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s eventual pension payout could exceed $5M

Illinois pension crisis would devour ‘millionaire tax’

‘Millionaire’ tax would be $2-$3.3 billion short of providing any property tax relief

No current teachers voted to make Chicago Teachers Union their union

Sign-ups for gambling addiction program shrink while betting grows

2024 NASCAR ticket price up to $270 higher thanks to Chicago tax

Stacy Davis Gates pays $1,533 in Indiana back taxes, penalties – late

2024 NASCAR ticket price up to $270 higher thanks to Chicago tax

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