San Antonio admits anti-competitive food truck law is “not defensible”
San Antonio admits anti-competitive food truck law is “not defensible”
The law, which is similar to Chicago’s food-truck rules, was changed when San Antonio’s city attorney advised the city’s best bet was to change its rules as opposed to going to court.
Same old, same old: New Cook County budget hikes spending, taxes and fees
Same old, same old: New Cook County budget hikes spending, taxes and fees
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle resorted to the same tired formula that has all but bankrupted Chicago.
By Austin Berg
Busting the Springfield power monopoly: Madigan, Dunkin and why Illinois needs term limits
Busting the Springfield power monopoly: Madigan, Dunkin and why Illinois needs term limits
The defiance of certain Democrats in the General Assembly shows House Speaker Mike Madigan’s stranglehold on power is weakening.
By Jim Long
City of Rolling Meadows earns Sunshine Award with perfect online transparency score
City of Rolling Meadows earns Sunshine Award with perfect online transparency score
Rolling Meadows provides its residents access to vital government information through the city’s “transparency portal".
Libertarians sue to lift Illinois’ ban on campaign giving by medical marijuana industry
Libertarians sue to lift Illinois’ ban on campaign giving by medical marijuana industry
Plaintiffs ask the court to find the campaign contribution ban unconstitutional and forbid its enforcement.
By Mark Fitton
Illinois Lottery sales tank as Democrats block funding for payouts
Illinois Lottery sales tank as Democrats block funding for payouts
Ticket sales slumped by more than $20 million in October as lottery players balked at a broken system.
By Austin Berg
Kentucky governor-elect: 401(k)-style plans for new government employees
Kentucky governor-elect: 401(k)-style plans for new government employees
Kentucky’s governor-elect wants 401(k)s for new government employees.
By Ted Dabrowski
Chicago gas prices highest in the state as prices drop across U.S.
Chicago gas prices highest in the state as prices drop across U.S.
Motorists filling up at Chicago pumps can expect to pay an additional $0.16 per gallon in Regional Transportation Authority, county and city taxes, making gas sold in the city the costliest in any of Illinois’ metro areas.
By Hilary Gowins
Adult Redeploy has saved Illinois $64 million
Adult Redeploy has saved Illinois $64 million
Illinois can save thousands per inmate by expanding cost-effective alternatives to prison for nonviolent offenders.
By Bryant Jackson-Green
Chicago aldermen call for $500 licenses for Airbnb renters
Chicago aldermen call for $500 licenses for Airbnb renters
If Chicago politicians have their way, Airbnb prices will rise as the city enforces $500 licensing requirements against those who rent out rooms through online services.
Illinois bidding out 20,000 cameras for police
Illinois bidding out 20,000 cameras for police
Illinois is taking bids for a supplier to equip 1,000 police officers and another 1,000 patrol cars with mobile cameras.
By illinoispolicy