American Air Balks at O’Hare Revamp, Citing ‘Secret’ United Deal – Bloomberg
February 28, 2018
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House committee passes bill capping growth in administrative spending at Illinois schools – Illinois Policy
February 28, 2018
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Illinois’ spending on administrative costs is among the highest in the nation, sapping scarce dollars from the classroom. But a new bill would slow the growth in these expenses and align them with taxpayers’ ability to pay.
American Airlines up in arms over mayor’s O’Hare expansion plan – Chicago Business Journal
February 28, 2018
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How Chicago Ticket Debt Sends Black Motorists Into Bankruptcy – ProPublica
February 28, 2018
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Emanuel’s $8.5B O’Hare Airport makeover may be grounded by American Airlines – Chicago Sun-Times
February 28, 2018
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O’Hare plans point to billions in new debt – The Bond Buyer
February 28, 2018
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On the overall financing plans for the new terminal program, city finance department spokeswoman Molly Poppe said: “The administration will have more detail on the financing in the very near future, but as a general matter, this project will be paid for using traditional airport financing mechanisms, and it will not rely on any taxpayer dollars.”
Public Employee Unions: SCOTUS and Reality – Political Power Will Remain, No Matter What – Stump
February 28, 2018
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A different viewpoint on the importance of the Janus case. “I think Glennon is being optimistic here.”
Illinois House Showdown on Gun-Purchasing Restrictions Looms – A.P.
February 28, 2018
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New poll shows Rauner, Pritzker ahead in primaries; Rauner losing to Dem in General – IL Review
February 28, 2018
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Chicago’s new City Key could be used for non-citizens’ voter registration – IL Review
February 28, 2018
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‘Going rate’ to buy a job in Dorothy Brown’s office? $10,000, feds allege – Chicago Tribune
February 28, 2018
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Pay hikes in Maine Township? How about consolidation instead – Wirepoints Original
February 28, 2018
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Maine Township is considering a move to merit-based pay. Given the struggles of Illinois taxpayers burdened under the nation’s highest property taxes, they should pursue consolidation instead.
Case Shiller Index: Chicago Area Lowest Major Metro Home Price Appreciation -ChicagoNow
February 28, 2018
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What’s the Future for Chicago in a Mess of a State? – Chicago Magazine
February 28, 2018
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UIC Prof: “My back of the envelope toying with it is that housing prices in high-tax suburbs like Oak Park can easily drop 15 to 20 percent—just a huge and I mean massive hit. I think people are not going to be happy. They’re going to see their housing values decline and in general they’re just going to be ornery about all sorts of things, including paying their taxes.”
Forgotten Illinois Decatur: The Soy City’s search for its comeback – Illinois Policy
February 28, 2018
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Forgotten Illinois Decatur: The Soy City’s search for its comeback
Growing pension bills put pressure on municipal budgets – INN
February 28, 2018
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Supreme Court case threatens Democratic bosses’ use of union muscle – John Kass – Chicago Tribune
February 28, 2018
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“Consider research done by Ted Dabrowski of wirepoints.com….”
Janus v. AFSCME: The myth of ‘free riders’ – Illinois Policy
February 28, 2018
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Illinois House speaker discloses harassment complaints – A.P.
February 28, 2018
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Chicago treasurer: Use city’s investment portfolio to fight climate change, promote social progress – Chicago Tribune
February 28, 2018
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Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers is pushing to go even further and use the $7 billion portfolio of the nation’s third-largest city to help
‘I Know You Have A History Of Race Baiting’ — Tucker Takes On Chicago Alderman Over Illegal Immigrants Voting – Daily Caller
February 28, 2018
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http://dailycaller.com/2018/02/27/tucker-carlson-race-baiting/
Ald. Pawar launches news outlet to promote ‘unity’ — and ‘disrupt’ conservatives – Chicago Sun-Times
February 28, 2018
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Comment: Welcome. Should be fun.
Madigan digs in on his handling of harassment complaints: ‘I’m moving forward’ – Chicago Sun-Times
February 28, 2018
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Candidates disagree on lesbian comment, use of N-word – Daily Herald
February 28, 2018
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Legislative candidate Burt Minor strongly denies uttering a homosexual slur in front of Republican attorney general candidate Erika Harold and says he used a racial epithet during their October conversation only after she asked him to explain the meaning of the term “N-word.”
Rauner backs state helping to pay for Obama Center road work in Jackson Park – Chicago Sun-Times
February 28, 2018
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Rauner said it is an “honor” for the city of Chicago and Illinois to have the Obama Center “and I look forward to working together with the Illinois General Assembly to come up with the resources so we can put in the infrastructure around it to support it.”