Chicago City Wire

'Tribune' analysis: Workers' comp reforms could spark budget breakthrough

By Jeff Gantt | Feb 19, 2017

The 'Chicago Tribune' editorial board recently said workers’ compensation in Illinois is the key issue that could bring compromise in a divided state government.

Some Dems demand Madigan 'vision' before supporting him for speaker

By Jeff Gantt | Dec 5, 2016

Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) went about his usual business on election night.

Advocacy group calls for more accountability from Chicago city officials

By Jeff Gantt | Nov 28, 2016

The State of Illinois has instituted many solid transparency laws over the years, but it appears that these laws do not apply to many public officials, who flat out refuse to follow them, an advocacy group said.