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.
Task force to consolidate Illinois’ glut of local governments
Task force to consolidate Illinois’ glut of local governments
Illinois has more units of local government than any other state in the nation. With 6,963 units of local government, Illinois beats its nearest competitor by more than 1,800.
Quote of the day, November 21
Quote of the day, November 21
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The Center Square: Illinois continues with nation's worst unemployment rate Chicago Sun-Times: O’Hare expansion cleared for takeoff Crain's Chicago Business: Rail unions again threaten to strike. The timing could be even worse this time. Daily Herald: Palatine mayor calls 2023 budget with planned property tax cut 'a home run' State Journal-Register: Illinois secretary of state reminds drivers of Dec. 1 license extension expirationStrong Illinois jobs report in October, but manufacturing losses continue
Strong Illinois jobs report in October, but manufacturing losses continue
New federal jobs data reveal Illinois gained 14,100 jobs overall during October, but lost 1,900 manufacturing jobs during this time.
Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers
Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers
Illinois continues to lose blue-collar work as other states give thanks for healthier job climates.
Dear Illinois Supreme Court: 8 things to know about Chicago’s pension-reform law
Dear Illinois Supreme Court: 8 things to know about Chicago’s pension-reform law
Regardless of the outcome of the case, the burden Chicagoans face from the government-worker pension crisis won’t be going away any time soon.
Illinoisans pay nearly a quarter of their wireless bills in taxes
Illinoisans pay nearly a quarter of their wireless bills in taxes
Illinoisans pay nearly a quarter of their wireless bills in taxes, while Chicagoans pay more taxes on wireless service than residents of any other major city in the country.
FBI seizes files as Chicago aldermen oust oversight
FBI seizes files as Chicago aldermen oust oversight
Chicago aldermen are now operating without a city watchdog.
Quote of the day, November 17
Quote of the day, November 17
Illinois’ low-income and blue-collar workers are the worst-paid in the region
Illinois’ low-income and blue-collar workers are the worst-paid in the region
Although Illinois’ top earners make more than most of their regional counterparts, Illinois’ bottom quarter of earners have the lowest wages in the Midwest
8 things to know about Chicago’s pension-reform law
8 things to know about Chicago’s pension-reform law
A Cook County judge is scheduled to rule on the constitutionality of Chicago's pension-reform law on July 24. No matter what the outcome is, the pension overhaul will eventually end up in the Illinois Supreme Court. But the ruling may give a clue as to whether or not the city’s reforms will ultimately be upheld.
Busting the myth that Chicago taxes are low
Busting the myth that Chicago taxes are low
An analysis of Chicago’s taxation and revenue in perspective
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sued for refusing to properly defend workers’ compensation claims
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sued for refusing to properly defend workers’ compensation claims
The central assertion is that Lisa Madigan is refusing to put up an obvious and easily supported defense on behalf of taxpayers.