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Butler grateful corrections nurses given another chance

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 8, 2017

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) applauded the Rauner Administration for agreeing to return to the negotiating table and rescind layoffs of corrections facilities nurses recently.

Show property tax relief or show Illinoisans the door, tax expert argues

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 8, 2017

Chicago's collar counties pay some of the highest property tax rates in the country, proving again the need for a permanent property tax freeze in Illinois, Joe Kaiser of the Illinois Policy Institute argued recently.

State urged to keep Chicago from killing rest of Illinois economically

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 8, 2017

There appears to be no such thing as bad for business in Chicago, Andy Shaw said on ABC 7 News.

A tale of two Capitols: Budget battle overshadows political progress

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 7, 2017

For Illinois government, it is the worst of times and the surprisingly hopeful of times, at least according to the Better Government Association (BGA).

Law firm sees workers' comp attack on three fronts

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 5, 2017

Three House bills on workers' compensation reform are misguided and will ultimately further complicate an already confused system, a Chicago law firm said recently.

War hero, ex-CIA boss Petraeus to speak at Chicago fundraiser

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 5, 2017

Ret. Gen. David Petraeus, perhaps best known for leading the American military efforts in Iraq under Presdent George W. Bush, will provide the keynote address at the 6th Annual Navy Seal Foundation's "Chicago Evening of Tribute," a fundraising event that supports Naval Special Warfare (NSW) families.

Mautino allegedly cashed 'loan' checks to bank

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 5, 2017

Several checks listed as loan payments on the campaign disclosure statements of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino’s campaign were actually cashed at the Spring Valley City Bank, according to a citizens oversight group.

Workers' comp panel can't enforce awards, court rules

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 5, 2017

The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC) overstepped its purview when it attempted to enforce a workers’ compensation award, the state's First District Appellate Court ruled recently.

Woes appear to worsen for Mautino after patronage allegations

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 4, 2017

Embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, who is currently facing state and federal investigations over campaign spending, has been implicated in a federal report on patronage hiring in Cook County, a citizens oversight group said recently.

Mautino check memos lead to mysterious handyman

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 3, 2017

Before becoming Illinois' auditor general, Frank Mautino paid Harry the handyman $7,990 in campaign cash, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW), a government oversight organization.

Group highlights its legislative hopes in 'halftime' report

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 1, 2017

If the General Assembly can stop fumbling and start passing, the Better Government Association (BGA) says there's still a chance for Illinois to come out ahead this year.

Biss another higher tax touter, Illinois GOP says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 28, 2017

Gubernatorial contender Daniel Biss has joined the Democratic crowd in seeking tax hikes to pay for Illinois' problems, the Illinois Republican Party said recently.

GOP says Pritzker's silence speaks volumes

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 28, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker refused to answer when asked whether he would raise the state income tax on everyone to 5 percent, Champaign television station WCIA reported recently.

GOP video portrays Dem candidates as Madigan 'puppets'

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 27, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party has posted a video on its YouTube channel showing clips of Democratic gubernatorial candidates appearing to echo House Speaker Michael Madigan's call to increase taxes.

Budget described as another possible dead body to mourn

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 25, 2017

It's hard to tell the difference between a seated Illinois General Assembly and one that's on a break, WCIA Capitol Bureau Chief Mark Maxwell said in a recent segment focused on a lack of new bills, characterizing the legislative accomplishments of the 100th General Assembly as “hardly anything at all."