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-- Connecting the dots between our economy, government and business --

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Day: August 7, 2019

Another major error in an op-ed on Illinois pensions – Quicktake

August 7, 2019 46 Comments

Those who write that a constitutional amendment to Illinois’ pension protection clause are spreading a false, public union talking point.

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President Trump ‘strongly’ considering commuting Rod Blagojevich’s sentence – ABC Chicago

August 7, 2019 6 Comments
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Old Computers Causing Big Problems For Illinois State Offices – CBS Chicago

August 7, 2019 3 Comments
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From Truck Stops to Elections, a River of Gambling Money Is Flooding Waukegan – ProPublica

August 7, 2019 No Comments

The story of how this truck stop came to be a gambling gold mine, the story of why it’s even considered a truck stop, is one element in a brazen series of maneuvers over several years by a video slot and poker operator to squeeze money from a struggling city.

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Midway airport ranked worst in the country – Chicago Sun-Times

August 7, 2019 5 Comments

In a recent ranking of the 50 busiest airports in the United States, Midway pulled in last overall, weighed down by an abysmal score for amenities offered.

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Illinois Finances: Far From “Stable” – ZeroHedge

August 7, 2019 No Comments

A republication of our Wirepoints article.

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Hundreds Of Chicago Schools Go Without Teachers And Subs — Mostly In Schools Serving Black Students – WBEZ

August 7, 2019 4 Comments
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Citizen files complaint to Legislative Inspector General over Sen. Cullerton’s indictment – Center Square

August 7, 2019 No Comments
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Property Tax Relief Task Force should start with consolidation – Opinion – Center Square

August 7, 2019 No Comments
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DuPage County continues to shed layers of government – Center Square

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Report shows meth making a comeback in rural Illinois – Center Square

August 7, 2019 1 Comment
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Innovation Pie: U Of I Divvies Up $500M State Funds – NPR IL

August 7, 2019 No Comments
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Chicago streamlines process that ‘hampered’ developers ability to build affordable housing – Curbed Chicago

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Chicago Conumdrum: Megadevelopements ramp up as investors grow more cautious – Bisnow

August 7, 2019 No Comments
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Educators trusted with babies and toddlers don’t make a living wage — Illinois wants to change this – Chalkbeat

August 7, 2019 1 Comment
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Illinois state employee published boat owners’ social security numbers – MyStateLine

August 7, 2019 1 Comment
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