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Former Illinois LIG says ethics commission 'squashed' her findings of 'wrongdoing'

By Vimbai Chikomo | 6 years ago

Former Illinois Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter is speaking out about the Legislative Ethics Commission’s effort to squash her reports on “wrongdoing.”

Pritchard on AFSCME scheduling a strike vote: 'Time for a truly neutral mediator to step in'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 26, 2017

Earlier this month, AFSCME leaders sent a letter to Gov. Bruce Rauner outlining a settlement “framework” in which the union said it would be willing to resume negotiations on a new contract.

Pritchard on proposed budget deal: 'It’s beginning to look a little bit like a Christmas tree'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jan 29, 2017

The idea that Senate leaders are proposing a budget plan that would raise the personal income tax rate to at least 4.95 percent -- despite the last tax hike costing the state billions of dollars in lost income -- has troubled many.

Pritchard: Illinois has long way to go before enacting right-to-work legislation

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jan 18, 2017

Kentucky will join the 26 other states in the nation with right-to-work laws, causing some to wonder if Illinois will join the movement anytime in the foreseeable future.