Chris Lentino, Illinois Policy Institute News
Taxpayer victory: Progressive tax effectively dead this legislative session
Fifty lawmakers are taking a pledge to fight a progressive income tax in Illinois, denying progressive tax proponents the support needed to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot.
Cook County retirees outnumber active employees in two years
Recently released data shows retirees outpacing active employees, adding pressure to an already stressed pension fund.
After soda tax, Preckwinkle doles out premium perks and bonuses
After threatening thousands of job cuts, President Preckwinkle agrees to a lucrative contract with one of Cook County’s unions.