Robert Hill
Robert Hill
“Raising taxes won’t solve the problem, because people who can afford to move will simply move out of state. Cutting services to pay the pensions will also drive people to relocate.
FAQs: What Chicago teachers should know before going on strike
FAQs: What Chicago teachers should know before going on strike
Chicago Teachers Union is poised to go on strike for the fourth time in nine years. Here’s what Chicago Public Schools teachers need to know before joining a strike.
Chicago teacher strike threat grows as elementary students miss return
Chicago teacher strike threat grows as elementary students miss return
With an agreement close but the Chicago Teachers Union refusing to budge, elementary students missed what was to be their first day back in 10 months. Now the fourth strike in nine years is imminent.
2021 State of the State: Illinois economy weak before COVID-19
2021 State of the State: Illinois economy weak before COVID-19
Illinois’ weak economic foundations and fiscal mismanagement were preexisting conditions that caused it to suffer a deeper COVID-19 downturn. They will also hurt its recovery.
Potential CTU strike about boosting power of nation’s teachers’ unions
Potential CTU strike about boosting power of nation’s teachers’ unions
The Chicago Teachers Union prided itself as the vanguard for a rash of nationwide teacher strikes following its 2012 walkout. It’s using the same playbook in 2021.
How to dismantle the Illinois Machine
How to dismantle the Illinois Machine
If Illinois House members change their rules, they can give Illinoisans more say in how their state government works.
R.J. Cecott
R.J. Cecott
“I have friends that now aren’t getting a paycheck, and they’re still getting hit with car payments or student loans or for rent because they’re living in Chicago.”
Chicago Teachers Union idles students, threatens 4th strike in 9 years
Chicago Teachers Union idles students, threatens 4th strike in 9 years
All of the evidence supports getting Chicago students back in the classroom after more than 10 months. The Chicago Teachers Union is refusing to let teachers accompany them.
Illinois is for the birds
Illinois is for the birds
Chris Speyrer: Mason City Limits Comedy Club
Chris Speyrer: Mason City Limits Comedy Club
“More than just the money and the shutdowns, the inconsistency in regulations has a domino effect on how you do business with everybody, from vendors to the comedians.”
Vincent Mazzaferro
Vincent Mazzaferro
“$20,000 annually in property taxes is what you pay for on a mansion. This is not a mansion.”
Madigan leaves trial lawyers with parting gift: up to 2 years of 9% interest
Madigan leaves trial lawyers with parting gift: up to 2 years of 9% interest
Lame duck lawmakers and the outgoing Illinois House speaker are trying to hand trial lawyers some extra cash. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is being urged to veto the bill.
Chicago teachers who don’t want to strike have options
Chicago teachers who don’t want to strike have options
Chicago Public Schools teachers face a tough decision in the coming days: While the district is set to reopen K-8 schools for the first time since March 2020, the Chicago Teachers Union is calling for teachers to take collective action and refuse to return to classrooms. Whether refusing to work in person would constitute an...
Union votes to defy Chicago school reopening plans, boosting potential for another strike
Union votes to defy Chicago school reopening plans, boosting potential for another strike
Students are scheduled to return to classrooms Feb. 1 for the first time in 10 months. The union is threatening that.