budget crisis

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants corporate head tax to fill budget deficit

December 18, 2025 By Samuel Blake

But the corporate caucus on city council is saying no.

Debt deal includes cruel attack on the nation’s poorest

May 30, 2023 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik

McCarthy-Biden debt ceiling agreement suspends debt ceiling but allows GOP to chip away at the nation’s safety net.

Community packs hearing on “LaSalle St” financial transaction tax

June 9, 2016 By Patrick J. Foote

The LaSalle Street Tax (LST) campaign turned out in force with members of various unions packing the hearing in favor of HB106.

Illinois Gov. stops extending AFSCME pact as bargaining continues

December 6, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois General Assembly are proving that sometimes, unionized workers for state and local governments can't trust the Democrats, either.

Higher health spending means healthy people

August 11, 2011 By Thomas Riggins

Some things that just seem obvious are often denied for devious political or personal reasons.