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Leven: Will Chicago’s City Council Finally Put Responsibility for Compensating Injured City Workers in the City’s Hands?

by Rachel L. Leven December 17, 2018November 10, 2022

Chicago is getting closer to running its injured workers program the right way.

Posted inPerspectives, Policy

Doubek: How to Ensure a Better Next 200 Years for Illinois

by Madeleine Doubek December 10, 2018November 10, 2022

We Need to Invest in Transit, Transparency and Humane Treatment for Illinois’ Future

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Greising: A Critical Issue That’s Been Oddly Overlooked in the Mayor’s Race

by David Greising December 7, 2018November 10, 2022

One candidate—Lori Lightfoot—touched on a topic during a debate last month that merits more attention: the issue of regressive taxation in the city of Chicago.

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Doubek: Let’s Move to Start Cleaning Up our Recycling Challenges

by Madeleine Doubek November 26, 2018November 10, 2022

Chicago and Illinois’ recycling efforts are in need of measured management.

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Doubek: Let’s Grab Our New Chance to Fight for Fair Political Maps

by Madeleine Doubek November 12, 2018November 10, 2022

Five states have voted for independent mapping commissions this year to end political rigging. Why not fight for Illinois to join them?

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Greising: Even In An Age Of ‘Fake News,’ The Truth Wins Out

by David Greising August 16, 2018November 10, 2022

The BGA joins with other media across the country on Thursday, August 16, 2018, in seeking a halt to government attacks on the press.

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