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CN May 11 2017
When Mayor Richard J. Daley opened the new el line in the Dan Ryan Expressway median in September 1969, he promised the 95th station wouldn’t be the end of the line for long. The line would soon reach all the … Continue reading
CN March 23 2017
What does it say about a society when its elected representatives decide that access to an inexpensive, quality university education is no longer a priority? That’s what’s been happening in Illinois since at least 2000. According to the Center for … Continue reading
CN Nov 3 2016
How much will the new settlement between the CTU and Chicago Public Schools, which has now been ratified, end up costing? CUBS WIN! Is using TIF money to fill budget holes at CPS a good idea? CUBS WIN! Is the … Continue reading
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CN March 20, 2014
Taxes in Illinois aren’t high enough. At least for the wealthiest Illinoisans. That’s the message from Ralph Martire, Executive Director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability. The problem, he says, is that our tax structure isn’t “fair”, and … Continue reading
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