Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives says ex-Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti did not denounce a controversial bill signed by former Gov. Bruce Rauner that expanded public funding of abortions.
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Cabrini-Green Residents Were Promised 2,500 Construction Jobs. They Got 40
To quell a rising controversy 25 years ago that threatened to derail his grand plan to raze the public housing complex, Mayor Richard M. Daley made promises to the residents he was kicking out — including jobs.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Has Trump Encouraged an Unprecedented Number of Migrants to Seek Asylum at the Border?
U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin says the president’s hardline immigration stance has driven more migrants to seek asylum protections at the border than ever before. There has been a surge, but the Trump connection is far from clear.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Spiral of Decline Heavy Burden for Homeowners
In Cook County suburbs, home values are collapsing while property taxes are up.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
BGA Urges Full City Council to Support Ethics Ordinance
The BGA policy team urged the full City Council to approve ethics reforms that cover lobbying, outside employment for aldermen and full oversight by the inspector general.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Dillon: Tired of Being Lumped With All Those Felons? Aldermen, You Know What to Do
As aldermen coming under the scrutiny of law enforcement, it’s high time they start policing themselves.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Mendoza’s Comparison of Indiana and Illinois Gasoline Taxes Veers Off Course
While defending Illinois’ recent gas tax hike, the state comptroller claimed Indiana still charges drivers more. Her office now acknowledges that was wrong.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
BGA Testifies For Ethics Reforms For Chicago
The BGA characterized Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s proposed ethics changes “only a start,” and urged aldermen to send a strong signal about their commitment to finishing the job.
Posted inPerspectives, Policy
Dillon: Will Lawmakers Have the Nerve to Cash Back Pay?
Every year from 2009 to 2016, lawmakers made a big bipartisan show of voting to freeze their salaries. Now some of them want to claw back those raises, for themselves and all lawmakers who gave them up.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Pritzker’s Capital Spending Claim Raises Questions Though Parts Track With Past Practices
The Chicago governor contended the bulk of his $45 billion capital plan will flow to Downstate districts. Not all the evidence is in yet to evaluate that.