Chicago City Wire

'You should have been Trump's communications director,' Bannon tells AM 560 host Cortes

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 9, 2020

Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon spent at least part of his segment as Steve Cortes’ first official guest on his new AM 560 Radio show reminding the host that he may have actually missed his first calling.

GOP strategist forecasts an accelerated 'fiscal demise' if Chicago approves new 'LaSalle Street Tax'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 5, 2020

Republican political strategist Chris Robling does not mince words about his opinion of a plan to enact a margin tax on "businesses that conduct business in Chicago, minus certain labor costs."

Tax increases only compound Chicago's fiscal woes, 41st Ward GOP candidate Kessem argues

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 4, 2020

Northwest Side GOP Club Vice President Ammie Kessem (R-Chicago) can sum up Chicago's financial crisis in a couple of choice phrases that leave no doubt as to who is to blame.

Chicago's ride-share surcharges jump to highest in U.S.

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 3, 2020

The city of Chicago is now home to the highest ride-share surcharges in the U.S. after peak time rides in the Central Business District more than tripled at the start of the New Year.

Cook County GOP Chairman blames 'oversized, bloated government' for Chicago's onslaught of new taxes, fees

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 3, 2020

Cook County Board Commissioner and GOP Chair Sean Morrison argues that all the new taxes and fee increases that went into effect in Chicago on Jan. 1 provide a glaring example of what is wrong throughout Illinois state government.

Unhappy New Year for Chicago taxpayers, who ring in a wave of 2020 increases

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 2, 2020

Chicago Republican Party Chairman Chris Cleveland laments that despite entering a new year, the story remains the same when it comes to the city’s never-ending tax and fee increases.

Proft takes over on-air for former U.S. Rep. Walsh

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 2, 2020

Local talk radio host and conservative activist Dan Proft is headed for an even larger stage.

New wave of Chicago taxes are Democrats' way 'of keeping the man down,' GOP candidate Kessem says

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 1, 2020

Northwest Side GOP Vice President and 41st Ward Committeeman candidate Ammie Kessem is convinced that the tax and fee increases to take effect this week in Cook County will lead more Illinois residents to accepting an even harder reality.

Desperate measures for desperate times – Chicago's big bond sell-off

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2019

Chicago officials are moving to sell off billions of dollars in bonds, which, according to Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski, is an appropriately desperate move designed to buy the city some time to come up with a more sustainable solution to its economic crisis.

Deputy planning commissioner allegedly not above political games, crude gestures

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 26, 2019

Northwest Side GOP Club Vice President Ammie Kessem recalls that her early encounters with former Chicago Ald. John Arena made quite an impression on her.

Northwest Side candidate Kessem calls out Cook County State's Attorney

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 21, 2019

Candidate for Chicago's 41st Ward committeeman Ammie Kessem does not mince words when it comes to expressing her feelings about Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.

More fallout for top cop Johnson from scandal that cost him his shield?

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 20, 2019

As a cloud of controversy continues to hover over former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson, the city's Republican Party Chairman Chris Cleveland argues that no one is asking the most obvious question.

Northwest Side GOP leader Kessem recalls former Cook County Assessor's 'conflict of interest'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 20, 2019

Republican Ammie Kessem, candidate in the March 2020 41st Ward Committeeman election, says she was not surprised by reports that former Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios is now under federal investigation.

Proft organizes fundraiser for prep chess team

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 18, 2019

“Chicago’s Morning Answer” radio host Dan Proft has launched a GoFundMe page for the nationally decorated Earle Stern Academy chess program.

Chicago's ride-sharing tax to triple on Jan. 1

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 13, 2019

Chicago Republican Party Chairman Chris Cleveland has seen this play out too many times before.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP adds Cook County Circuit Court Clerk to 'Democrat Crime Ring Tracker'

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

The Illinois Republican Party has updated its Illinois Democrat Crime Ring Tracker to include the name of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown.

From Prairie State Wire

New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

All eyes will be on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the start of the new session to see if the Democratic leader has any intention of making good on his pledge to bring fair electoral mapmaking to the state.

Environmental activist brings urban cleanup project to Englewood

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 5, 2019

CNN political commentator Steve Cortes considers environmental activist Scott Presler’s recent foray into the Englewood neighborhood as a win-win situation.

Democratic Sen. Martinez demands answers from party chair Madigan

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 4, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Iris Martinez (D-Chicago) is demanding that Democratic Party Chairman Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) take responsibility, one way or the other, for the cloud of corruption hanging over the state legislature.

Rep. Tarver's arrest raises doubts about his ability to govern, activist says

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 4, 2019

Chicago Guns Matter president and co-founder Rhonda Ezell questions whether Illinois state Rep. Curtis Tarver (D-Chicago) is the right man for the job he holds, considering his recent misdemeanor charge​ of illegal possession of a firearm.