Even more evidence Illinois can thank the federal government’s covid bailouts for its budget bonanza – Wirepoints April 24, 2024 Budget & Tax/WP Original Stories 10 Some Illinois lawmakers continue to deny that covid aid and other federal stimulus bailed the state out of its fiscal mess. But Read More →
Illinois must fix shattered confidence in its election process. Solutions are simple. – Wirepoints April 24, 2024 WP Original Stories 13 Election integrity – both real and perceived – is essential to government’s legitimacy and stability. Illinois, like the rest of the nation, Read More →
Don’t forget the same lawmakers who are ‘defending’ Chicago’s selective enrollment schools also ended school choice – Wirepoints on AM 560 Chicago’s Morning Answer April 24, 2024 Media Hits/WP Original Stories 1 Ted joined Dan and Amy to talk about Chicago's latest bond offering, why Chicago's dismal home value growth is due to poor Read More →
Chicago Weekly Crime Tracker – Wirepoints April 24, 2024 Chicago Issues/Criminal Justice/WP Original Stories 91 Weekly crime statistics from the Chicago Police Department: Report through 4/21/2024. Read More →
81% of registered Illinois voters failed to turn out for March primary – Wirepoints Quickpoint April 22, 2024 WP Original Stories 27 Illinois just suffered the lowest presidential primary turnout since 1960, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections. Blame voter apathy on Read More →