3 in 4 Illinois communities lost population in 2023
3 in 4 Illinois communities lost population in 2023
Chicago lost the most, but communities across Illinois lost population in 2023. Three-fourths of the cities and towns lost people.
9-years of decline: Expect Chicago to be No. 4 behind Houston by 2035
9-years of decline: Expect Chicago to be No. 4 behind Houston by 2035
Chicago lost 8,208 residents in 2023, the third-largest decline of any city in the nation. At this rate, the Second City will drop from No. 3 to No. 4 by 2035
Chicago Teachers Union cuts class to lobby, costing taxpayers up to $141K
Chicago Teachers Union cuts class to lobby, costing taxpayers up to $141K
Chicagoans could end up paying between $93K and $141K to cover the cost of substitutes for the roughly 650 Chicago Public School teachers and staff who lobbied lawmakers May 15 in Springfield.
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The Center Square: Illinoisans seek judicial declaration on validity of 'Workers Rights Amendment' WCIA: Chicago Teachers Union goes to the Capitol, says state is shortchanging CPS WGN: Johnson’s community-led plan to address Chicago crime and violence. But what’s the role for police? WTTW: Civic Federation Calls for Caution in State Budget, Praises Illinois’ Recent Financial ProgressChicago Teachers Union in Springfield seeking more cash when they already get a lot
Chicago Teachers Union in Springfield seeking more cash when they already get a lot
Chicago Public Schools teachers traveled May 15 to Springfield for a “day of action” to ask for $1.1 billion in additional state funding. CPS already spends the second-most per student of Illinois’ 10 largest school districts.
The Policy Shop: Chicagoland’s red-light camera con
The Policy Shop: Chicagoland’s red-light camera con
This episode of The Policy Shop is by staff writer Patrick Andriesen Ninety Illinois communities have decided they could use some extra revenue, so they let red-light camera companies install devices that from 2008 through last year issued $1.56 billion in tickets. At least 527 red-light cameras were in operation by 2022 after the state...
Recap: 1 year of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, watch out in Year 2
Recap: 1 year of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, watch out in Year 2
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson took office on May 15, 2023. One year later, none of the $800 million in new taxes have passed. But expect a big taxpayer impact during his second year: he’s negotiating a contract with his former employer, the Chicago Teachers Union.
Vallas: Mayor Johnson’s 1st year delivers the mayhem he promised
Vallas: Mayor Johnson’s 1st year delivers the mayhem he promised
Mayor Brandon Johnson hits the one-year mark May 15, showing voters he is exactly who he said he was. That’s turning out to be bad for Chicago. Here’s how.
CTU leadership demanding green buses, carbon-free schools
CTU leadership demanding green buses, carbon-free schools
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding a fleet of 100% green buses for Chicago Public Schools and other climate justice policies as part of its new contract demands.
CTU: Clown show
CTU: Clown show
James Kirchner
James Kirchner
Before May 3, slating was the only way new candidates could still get on the ballot before the 2024 general election. House Democrats filed and passed the rule change within 72 hours. James Kirchner had already put time and effort into the slating process, so he’s among the candidates planning to sue over the new...
$30K for pizza? No wonder nearly one-third of workers reject SEIU HCII union
$30K for pizza? No wonder nearly one-third of workers reject SEIU HCII union
Not even one-quarter of SEIU HCII’s spending is on representing workers – which should be its main priority. Yet dozens of its own employees make six-figure salaries and it has increased its spending on politics by nearly 9%. Oh, yeah: plus spent over $30,000 at a pizza parlor.
Chicago Teachers Union cutting class to lobby Springfield lawmakers
Chicago Teachers Union cutting class to lobby Springfield lawmakers
The Chicago Teachers Union is directing members to skip class during the school day to lobby state lawmakers in Springfield. Union members will be seeking more taxes at taxpayer expense.
Red-light cameras take another $500M from Illinois drivers in 5 years
Red-light cameras take another $500M from Illinois drivers in 5 years
Local governments generated $500 million from red-light camera tickets since 2019, with Chicago alone collecting $223.8 million. Total since 2008: $1.56 billion.