CTU president reportedly puts her child in private school but opposes choice for others
CTU president reportedly puts her child in private school but opposes choice for others
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates has been vehemently opposed to school choice, calling it ‘racist.’ But she reportedly put one of her own children in private school. Choice for me, but not for thee?
By Dylan Sharkey
Illinois government unions celebrate Labor Day with 36,000 fewer members
Illinois government unions celebrate Labor Day with 36,000 fewer members
Labor Day this year leaves Illinois government unions fewer members to celebrate with. It appears to be the unions’ own fault. Over 36,000 workers have distanced themselves since 2017.
By Mailee Smith
Illinois cannabis buyers pay 89% more than U.S. average
Illinois cannabis buyers pay 89% more than U.S. average
The new report published by Headset found Illinoisans are paying 89% more for the average cannabis item than the rest of the nation. Researchers attribute the high prices to stifled competition.
By Patrick Andriesen
Chicago Fact Sheet
Chicago Fact Sheet
Chicago is one of the nation's greatest cities, but it has challenges. An outline of four of the most significant problems.
Mapes corruption conviction again shows need for 4 Illinois ethics reforms
Mapes corruption conviction again shows need for 4 Illinois ethics reforms
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s former chief of staff and confidant was found guilty of perjury. His conviction is a reminder Springfield has a long way to go on ethics reform.
By Joe Tabor
Vallas: Chicago Teachers Union out to destroy superior performance of charter schools
Vallas: Chicago Teachers Union out to destroy superior performance of charter schools
Charter schools give low-income and minority students a better shot at success. So why is the Chicago Teachers Union trying to hurt charter schools’ better academic performance at lower cost?
By Paul Vallas
Former Madigan chief of staff found guilty on perjury charges
Former Madigan chief of staff found guilty on perjury charges
Tim Mapes, former chief of staff to ousted Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, was convicted on perjury and obstruction of justice charges.
By Dylan Sharkey
What does Chicago’s mayor need to impose his revised ‘mansion tax’?
What does Chicago’s mayor need to impose his revised ‘mansion tax’?
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has reportedly compromised on his proposed mansion tax in favor of a graduated real estate tax. What needs to happen before he can start collecting the extra taxes?
By Joe Tabor
3 ways Chicago Mayor Johnson is likely to repay unions for bankrolling him
3 ways Chicago Mayor Johnson is likely to repay unions for bankrolling him
Nearly 83% of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s funding has been from unions, according to data obtained from Illinois Sunshine. More than half of that came from teachers unions. Here are three ways we could see him pay them back.
By Mailee Smith
Vallas: After 100 days, trying to make sense of Johnson’s plans for Chicago
Vallas: After 100 days, trying to make sense of Johnson’s plans for Chicago
If the slow start of the Johnson administration is any indication, Chicagoans could be looking at four years without any meaningful government reform.
By Paul Vallas