Chicago City Wire

Have you opted out of a public sector union? We want to hear about it

By Daniel Beauregard | Aug 1, 2018

The U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled that approximately 5 million government workers nationwide should not be forced to pay dues to public employee unions.

Former Chicago Aldermen receiving six-figure payouts

By Daniel Beauregard | Jul 25, 2018

Fifteen former Chicago aldermen are receiving annual pensions exceeding six figures, according to a new report by the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI).