Chicago City Wire

Historian, minister, former child bride to hold panel discussion on radical Islam

By Chandra Lye | Oct 11, 2018

The Illinois Family Institute is hosting a three-session panel discussion on Radical Islam this month.

Chicago Tribune endorses Gov. Rauner in re-election bid

By Chandra Lye | Oct 8, 2018

The publication notes that Rauner is the only one to stand up to Democrats' high spending ways.

From North Cook News

Republican congressional delegation calls for investigation into alleged fraud by J.B. Pritzker

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Illinois' GOP congressional delegation recently sent a letter to John R. Lausch, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, demanding an investigation into an alleged scheme by J.B. Pritzker to defraud taxpayers.

Ward 39 election to replace Alderman Laurino picks up speed

By Chandra Lye | Oct 4, 2018

Three Democrats and one conservative independent candidate are vying to fill the Ward 39 seat that Alderman Margaret Laurino plans to retire from after 24 years.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

Republican Party welcomes union member into leadership ranks

By Chandra Lye | Aug 10, 2018

The Northwest Side (NWS) GOP Club, which touts itself as union-friendly, has added another leader with union ties to its ranks.

Morrison says GOP endorsements need to be transparent, sees Ives as better for Illinois

By Chandra Lye | Feb 14, 2018

Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) said Gov. Bruce Rauner has had his chance and now it is time for a change in the office with Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton).

Rauner make proper response of lottery chairman's remarks, Morrison says

By Chandra Lye | Feb 12, 2018

Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) says it is time to move on from speculation about the state’s Lottery Control Board chairman, Blair Garber, who has resigned following a tweet disparaging East St. Louis.on.

Lisa Madigan exit has some Chicagoans cheering, others saddened

By Chandra Lye | Sep 20, 2017

Chicagoans offered a broad range of thoughts on social media recently after Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced she would not seek a fifth term.

Actuary's model shows Chicago pension plan depleted in seven years

By Chandra Lye | May 5, 2017

The Municipal Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago will run out of money by the year 2024, according to a model developed by actuary Mary Pat Campbell.

Bankruptcy law would help ease Illinois pension liability, expert says

By Chandra Lye | Apr 24, 2017

The state’s ability to negotiate a better pension debt deal may rest with congressional approval of a state bankruptcy option, according to one financial expert.

Chicago-based Dental Dreams aggressively hiring, offering chance to serve lower-income communities

By Chandra Lye | Mar 16, 2017

Dental Dreams practices struggles with insurance coverage for adults, which benefits children too.

Attorney believes home-sharing ordinance is likely unconstitutional

By Chandra Lye | Sep 28, 2016

The city of Chicago’s new ordinance that seeks to crack down on home-sharing situations, such as those found on Airbnb, has confounded many, including those in the legal field.

Chicago's increasing interest expense cause for concern, experts say

By Chandra Lye | Sep 20, 2016

Expenditures by the city of Chicago over the past few years have risen into the billions, including a 50 percent increase in 2014 to 2015 in interest expense, according to Truth in Accounting.