Teachers, classroom aides feared brain drain of experienced educators, and the prospect of future layoffs, in rejecting four-year deal from Chicago Public Schools.
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City Colleges Faculty: “No Confidence” In Chancellor
Instructors take symbolic vote against Mayor Emanuel’s leadership team at Chicago’s publicly funded community college network.
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BGA Policy Team Talks State Of The State And Police Records Retention
The BGA policy team talks with WMAY’s Jim Leach about Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address and the BGA’s top legislative goal.
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Fundraising Pressures Take A Toll On Pols
A retiring Congressman calls fundraisers nothing more than “panhandling with hors d’oeuvres.”
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Chicago Police Misconduct – A Rising Financial Toll
City Hall has spent a staggering $642 million since 2004 dealing with excessive force claims and other allegations against Chicago police officers.
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Illinois Pension Crisis: Ripe For Fed Rescue?
A U.S. bailout or low-interest loan program are unpopular ideas but as options and funding run dry even Governor Rauner is open to hearing suggestions, a BGA Rescuing Illinois report finds.
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Muni Bankruptcy: Lawmakers Can Run But They Can’t Hide
Can Governor Rauner and state Republican leadership wrest control of the Chicago Public School system from Mayor Rahm Emanuel?
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Railroads And Deep Ties To Illinois Pols
Railroad PACs donate big money to campaign funds of members of Congress from Illinois, who have a powerful voice in regulating the industry.
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BGA Sets Springfield Priorities As Governor Addresses Lawmakers
Showtime in Springfield this week as governor delivers his annual “State of the State” address and we set our 2016 legislative priorities.
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CHA Shake-Up Plan Will Get Public Hearing
Housing agency sits on hundreds of millions of dollars while families remain homeless.