5 ways Amendment 1 is a property tax hike
5 ways Amendment 1 is a property tax hike
Amendment 1 would likely result in a $2,100 tax hike for the typical Illinois homeowner, thanks to increased government union power to demand more.
Ep. 52: The hidden tax hike on your November ballot
Ep. 52: The hidden tax hike on your November ballot
At the very top of the ballot Nov. 8 is a proposed amendment to be added to the Illinois Constitution. Touted by proponents as a way of helping workers, the truth is the amendment would hike taxes on all Illinoisans and cement Illinois’ reputation as an un-friendly place to do business. Mailee Smith breaks down...
Annual salary for Chicago aldermen rises to $143,000 a year
Annual salary for Chicago aldermen rises to $143,000 a year
Chicago aldermen had until Sept. 2 to reject a roughly 10% pay raise for next year. The highest-earning council members will make $142,772 starting Jan. 1, 2023 – more than double the city’s median household income.
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The Center Square: Illinois House expected to return to pass largest state spending plan in history The Chicago Tribune: Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues clashing with Illinois Senate over parole board WCIA: Illinois budget would eliminate state grocery tax, give local governments more time to prepare for change CBS Chicago: Leaders, activists push for safety with another violent Memorial Day weekend in Chicago State Journal-Register: Funding for Logan Correctional Center demolition included in $53.1 billion budget Chicago Sun-Times: Camera caught worker at Illinois state facility for developmentally disabled beating a patient The Daily Herald: Diamond in the rough or money pit? Metra board chagrined at costs of warehouse ‘fiasco’Labor poll finds unions fall short improving engagement, work life
Labor poll finds unions fall short improving engagement, work life
A poll found most nonunion respondents were not interested in joining organized labor, reporting higher levels of job satisfaction and engagement than their union counterparts. One in 4 union members reported being “actively disengaged” at work.
Amendment 1: A rising tide…
Amendment 1: A rising tide…
Pritzker blind trust companies hold $20 billion in state contracts
Pritzker blind trust companies hold $20 billion in state contracts
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s blind trust of investments includes 12 different companies with $20 billion in state contracts since he took office.
Arlington Heights residents oppose Chicago Bears tax
Arlington Heights residents oppose Chicago Bears tax
Arlington Heights residents want the Chicago Bears to move to town, but nearly 70% of residents surveyed are against using taxpayer dollars to build a new football stadium.
9% of Illinois government workers quit unions as more dues spent on politics
9% of Illinois government workers quit unions as more dues spent on politics
Illinois government unions admit spending very little on representing workers – the core purpose of a union. Maybe that’s why so many government workers are leaving the unions. Now government union bosses want taxpayers to pay for union failures.
Illinois court blocks petition to remove Amendment 1 from Nov. 8 ballot
Illinois court blocks petition to remove Amendment 1 from Nov. 8 ballot
An Illinois appellate court cleared the way for Amendment 1 to stay on the Nov. 8 ballot. Regardless of whether the change to the state constitution might violate the U.S. Constitution, the process for putting it on the ballot was valid, justices ruled.
Ep. 51: What’s holding back Illinois’ jobs recovery?
Ep. 51: What’s holding back Illinois’ jobs recovery?
Most of the nation has recovered from the pandemic economic downturn, but Illinois hasn’t: the state is still missing nearly 89,000 jobs compared to February 2020. Bryce Hill joins the Policy Shop to talk about what’s affecting Illinois’ job market and hindering its labor force. This week’s Policy Shop is by Director of Fiscal and...
Portillo’s expanding in states with better economies than Illinois
Portillo’s expanding in states with better economies than Illinois
Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo said the Illinois-based chain is looking to expand in states more friendly to businesses.
Get the facts: Amendment 1 study guide
Get the facts: Amendment 1 study guide
The so-called “Workers’ Rights Amendment” would lead to substantial tax increases for working Illinoisans and small business owners.
Only 1 Illinois metro area has recovered COVID-19 job losses
Only 1 Illinois metro area has recovered COVID-19 job losses
Illinois’ lagging pandemic recovery continued across its cities in July. Only 1 metropolitan area has recovered from the pandemic.