How to protect your vote from fraud in Illinois
How to protect your vote from fraud in Illinois
Illinois voters can join the growing ranks of registered voters who have applied for permanent vote-by-mail status to ensure they never miss another election and their vote cannot be stolen.
By Hannah Schmid
What are the facts about voting by mail in Illinois?
What are the facts about voting by mail in Illinois?
Applications are open for registered voters to apply to vote by mail in the upcoming April 4 local elections.
By Hannah Schmid
Brandon Johnson’s ‘mansion tax’ would likely hurt Chicago renters
Brandon Johnson’s ‘mansion tax’ would likely hurt Chicago renters
Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson seeks to triple the real estate transfer tax on real estate valued at $1 million or more. That would include apartment complexes. In Los Angeles, a similar tax has hurt housing.
By Justin Carlson
Chicago Teachers Union defies its own rules with $1.5M more in member dues to Johnson
Chicago Teachers Union defies its own rules with $1.5M more in member dues to Johnson
To date, the Chicago Teachers Union and its affiliates have funneled nearly $5 million to the mayoral campaign of Brandon Johnson, ignoring member criticism and violating union rules.
By Mailee Smith
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund invested in now-collapsed Silicon Valley Bank
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund invested in now-collapsed Silicon Valley Bank
Financial reports show IMRF held nearly $8.6 million worth of SVB Financial Group Stock at the end of 2021.
By Bryce Hill, Justin Carlson
March Madness means millions in tax revenue for Illinois
March Madness means millions in tax revenue for Illinois
Illinoisans bet more than $275 million on March Madness in 2022, with the state netting more than $2 million in tax revenue. Revenue totals for sports betting in 2022 were the second highest in the nation behind New York.
By Dylan Sharkey
Illinois House backslides toward Madigan-era rules
Illinois House backslides toward Madigan-era rules
The Illinois House has rolled back reforms made to its House Rules that govern how it conducts business in the wake of the Madigan Com-Ed scandal. New boss, same as the old boss?
By Joe Tabor
Nearly 40K Illinois jobs still missing 3 years after pandemic
Nearly 40K Illinois jobs still missing 3 years after pandemic
Illinois is still missing 39,500 jobs that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago. Also, 2022 jobs growth was weaker than first thought.
By Bryce Hill
How Brandon Johnson plans to impose $800M in taxes if he’s Chicago’s mayor
How Brandon Johnson plans to impose $800M in taxes if he’s Chicago’s mayor
Brandon Johnson’s mayoral campaign still states his six new taxes on “the suburbs, airlines and ultra-rich” would generate $800 million, even after he dropped his Metra tax. But the math is fuzzy, especially his claim $800 million can become $2 billion.
By Patrick Andriesen
What you need to know about voting in Illinois’ upcoming local elections
What you need to know about voting in Illinois’ upcoming local elections
Voting has started in many Illinois counties for the April 4 consolidated election for early, in-person voting and for those who’ve requested mail-in ballots. Here’s your guide to voting in the upcoming election.
By Hannah Schmid
Chicago Teachers Union charges members $8 a month for Brandon Johnson campaign
Chicago Teachers Union charges members $8 a month for Brandon Johnson campaign
Chicago Teachers Union delegates voted to apportion $8 per month per member’s dues to help fund Brandon Johnson’s mayoral campaign. The motion to potentially triple the union’s campaign investment has drawn criticism from members.
By Patrick Andriesen