Eye On Illinois: Government isn’t as simple as “cities win, the state loses,” even when it’s all public money. We all know the drill when it comes to the federal government relative to states.
Eye On Illinois: “Fiscal responsibility isn’t easy, nor is it a one-time fix. It’s an annual effort that requires persistence.” Absent additional context, it’s hard to disagree with the sentiment as relates to state government.
Local control. Economic development. Are they compatible? The governor finds himself squarely in the middle. Again. Democrats passed House Bill 4412 in the last days of the 102nd General Assembly, but Gov. JB Pritzker hasn't yet signed it into law. Aside from the fact he's been busy with bigger proposals and an inauguration, there are political reasons at play. Chiefly,