Pritzker’s running mate Stratton says employment flatlined under Rauner. But federal jobs data—and her campaign’s own response—tell a different story.
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Water District Approves $95,000 to Former Executive Director Following Unexplained Resignation
Executive stepped down at the end of June after sanitary district’s board conducted investigation.
Posted inCivic Engagement, What the Gov
How BGA Took Its Story on Failing CHA Elevators Offline to Reach Seniors in Public Housing
We realized many seniors living in Chicago public housing might not ever see our story about the failing elevators in their buildings. So we brought the story to them.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Doubek: Property Tax Bills are Good Motivation for Pushing Consolidation
The good news is there are legislative proposals that encourage streamlining and consolidation now awaiting the governor’s action.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Emanuel Wrong Again on Chicago Jobs
The mayor’s latest claim about Chicago’s workforce holds up no better to the facts than a similar one he made early this year. Not surprisingly, there were more workers and jobs in the city decades ago when the population was much greater.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Madigan Moves To Close Landfills Over Drinking Water Concerns
After BGA stories raised questions about ‘clean-fill’ quarries-turned-dumps taking in debris that could pollute groundwater, state attorney general argues two quarries need to be shut down.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Illinois Lite Guv Calls Progressive Tax Idea Regressive
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s running mate claims a push by Democrats to replace Illinois’ flat-rate income tax with progressive rates that charge higher earners more would be the opposite of progressive and lead to higher taxes.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Going To The DMV? Now You Can Register To Vote Too!
The first part of automatic voter registration has been implemented at DMVs around the state. From now on, when you go to the DMV to renew your driver’s license, the state will check and update your voting registration card for you.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
14 Ways to Improve Chicago’s Police Contracts
One major component of police accountability remains unaddressed — police union contracts — and it could seriously damage the efforts in other areas if left undone.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Clean Dumps May Not Be So Clean, State Suit Charges
Quarries doubling as demolition waste sites threaten to contaminate local water sources, Attorney General Madigan and others warn.