Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives says ex-Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti did not denounce a controversial bill signed by former Gov. Bruce Rauner that expanded public funding of abortions.
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Posted inEquity & Economic Opportunity
Cabrini-Green Residents Were Promised 2,500 Construction Jobs. They Got 40
To quell a rising controversy 25 years ago that threatened to derail his grand plan to raze the public housing complex, Mayor Richard M. Daley made promises to the residents he was kicking out — including jobs.
Posted inNews
Fact-Check: Has Trump Encouraged an Unprecedented Number of Migrants to Seek Asylum at the Border?
U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin says the president’s hardline immigration stance has driven more migrants to seek asylum protections at the border than ever before. There has been a surge, but the Trump connection is far from clear.
Posted inEquity & Economic Opportunity
Spiral of Decline Heavy Burden for Homeowners
In Cook County suburbs, home values are collapsing while property taxes are up.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
O’Hare’s Billions In Broken Promises
For more than 50 years, the airport has been plagued by corruption and costly delays. The politically connected cash in. Meanwhile, passengers trudge through a transit hub that persistently underperforms.
Posted inNews
Fact-Check: Mendoza’s Comparison of Indiana and Illinois Gasoline Taxes Veers Off Course
While defending Illinois’ recent gas tax hike, the state comptroller claimed Indiana still charges drivers more. Her office now acknowledges that was wrong.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Pritzker’s Capital Spending Claim Raises Questions Though Parts Track With Past Practices
The Chicago governor contended the bulk of his $45 billion capital plan will flow to Downstate districts. Not all the evidence is in yet to evaluate that.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Feds Search for Michael Madigan Records at Home of Retired Alderman, Sources Say
In a related move, the feds subpoenaed utility giant Commonwealth Edison about the company’s state government lobbying activity.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: Gardening Tips for Mayor Lightfoot and Gov. Pritzker
If Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker want the city and state to grow, some mid-summer weeding is in order.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: Time for Pritzker to Define His Terms on ‘Unfair’ Maps
When the Supreme Court declared gerrymandering is not an issue for the courts, all eyes in Illinois turned to the governor. So far, he’s talked a good game on redistricting, but what will he actually do?
