Illinois Policy February 16, 2017
Lisa Madigan lost the first round in her quest to stop state worker pay during Illinois’ budget impasse. But that doesn’t mean the matter is settled. The attorney general could take this issue all the...
The new budget plan coming out of the Illinois Senate does little to nothing to reform the state’s reckless spending and financial mismanagement, but does plenty to hurt state taxpayers.
Illinois Senate members have a drafted a new budget plan...
Teachers Unions serve the interests of adults. In Chicago and elsewhere, they are in the business of winning better salaries and benefits, protecting job security, and otherwise advancing the interests of their members.
That’s why in 2012 CTU members---some of...
Gang Leaders Want A Sit-Down With Trump | PatchPM
Literal pants on fire | Missing teen mom, 3-month-old | Pricey pooches stolen | Man arrested for 48th time
By Shannon Antinori (Patch Staff) - February 1, 2017 4:57 pm ET
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News From
State Representative Mark Batinick
For Immediate Release Contact: Debbie Kraulidis
January 30, 2017 (815) 254-0000
Batinick unveils outline for “1-2-3” state budget solution
PLAINFIELD – State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) today announced his outline for a “1-2-3 State Budget Solution”...
If you are doing well, he values you. Chicago is a great place to live for the affluent in Streeterville and Lakeview. But just a few blocks away, families live in constant fear of becoming another statistic. 797 homicides in...
2017 State of the State Response
By Matthew Besler
“These problems are ours to solve. We can and we must do better.” Governor Rauner delivered his annual State of the State address, re-emphasizing his commitment to growth, opportunity, and empowerment for...
Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017
Will County Gazette | Jan 20, 2017 Illinois Policy Institute
Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office...
Chicago's gang violence catches highway drivers in crossfire
Thu Jan 5, 2017 | 6:02am EST Reuters
FILE PHOTO - Chanel Crespo attends a vigil for her brother John Ortiz, who was shot and killed while driving on the Eisenhower Expressway, in...
