Republicans say they’re united, just not with Gov. Rauner – INN
September 30, 2017
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Bruce Rauner was courageous — and right — when he signed the Illinois abortion bill – Opinion – Chicago Tribune
September 30, 2017
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Comment: The irony is that Rauner probably did act on conviction and not politics in signing the bill for taxpayer funded abortions, and that’s his problem. Just one of his problems, actually. Socially moderate fiscal conservatives were already fed up with him.
These 11 Chicago tech companies raised $385 million in September – Chicago Business Journal
September 30, 2017
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Comment: Tech remains one of the sectors flourishing in the Tale of Two Cities that is Chicago.
Judge dismisses Trust Act lawsuit against McHenry County Sheriff Bill Prim – Northwest Herald
September 30, 2017
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Emanuel is spinning—and fleecing—us taxpayers on CPS funding – Opinion – Crain’s
September 30, 2017
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“What else, other than a bailout, could sending $450 million more in taxpayer funds to Chicago Public Schools be? And that’s just to start.”
Chicago looks to add 50 “super” ticket writers to increase revenues – Illinois Policy
September 30, 2017
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Illinois’ next tax hike could mean pain at the pump – Illinois Policy
September 30, 2017
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Rauner vetoes protection of union-employer agreement details – Associated Press
September 30, 2017
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Rauner Becomes First Governor to Begin Taxpayer Funding of Abortion – National Review
September 30, 2017
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CPS announces rules it could use to close or merge schools in June – Chicago Sun-Times
September 30, 2017
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Amazon forces Illinois, Missouri to work together to attract new headquarters – Belleville News-Democrat
September 30, 2017
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Fed-up Illinois homeowners consider moving: ‘It’s not just the property taxes on my home; it’s all of them’ – Chicago Tribune
September 30, 2017
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“The day after the Illinois legislature voted to raise the individual income tax rate from 3.75 to 4.95 percent, Northfield-based financial planner Ellen Rogin said she started getting phone calls from clients who are residents of Chicago with second homes in Florida.”
This face will appear prominently in the books about Rauner’s (and perhaps Illinois’) last gasp
September 30, 2017
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Just a short and simple prediction, offered for now without the factual backup that exists: The overbearing role of Diana Rauner, a liberal Democrat, in her husband’s administration will come to be recognized as a primary reason for his failure. And since Bruce Rauner was perhaps Illinois’ last hope, she’ll have a place in the history books. –Mark Glennon is founder of Wirepoints. Opinions expressed are his own.
Meager enrollment, generous salaries at Chicago State University – INN
September 30, 2017
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