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PI Original
by Angela Caputo
1:52pm
Fri Oct 30, 2009

Chicago Charter Teachers Ratify First Labor Contract

Chicago International Charter Schools (CICS) teachers made history
last summer by becoming the first charter school employees to unionize
in Chicago.  Today, they made it official and ratified their first
contract. Teachers at three of CICS' Civitas campuses -- Ralph ...

PI Original
by Angela Caputo
3:21pm
Thu Oct 29, 2009

Stopping The "Revolving Door" Of Illinois' Criminal Justice System

Last year, The Chicago Reporter launched
an investigation revealing gaps in supportive services -- from
counseling to financial assistance -- for some 90,000 Illinois children
whose parents are behind bars. One of the most personally devastating
holes was the lack of ...

PI Original
by Adam Doster
11:16am
Thu Oct 29, 2009

Renter's Bill Of Rights Takes Effect Today

Over two years removed from the beginning of the subprime mortgage
crisis, foreclosure filings continue to stack up. In Illinois alone,
13,000 homeowners received a foreclosure notice
last month. Many of the households forced to leave don't even own the
homes; the ...

PI Original
by Adam Doster
5:03pm
Wed Oct 28, 2009

The State Of Play In Springfield: Veto Session, Week 2

State legislators headed back to Springfield today to begin the second and final week of the fall veto session. Here's a quick rundown of the issues they are taking up.

PI Original
by Adam Doster
10:18am
Wed Oct 28, 2009

The Immortal Managed Care Myth

Medicaid "reform" as the cure-all to the state's budget woes is one
myth that just won't die. The latest Republican official to predict
gigantic cost savings without showing any support for the claim is
State Rep. Dennis Reboletti (R-Addison), who suggested ...

PI Original
by Adam Doster
10:03am
Mon Oct 26, 2009

SJ-R: Fiscal Irresponsibility "Has To End"

Amidst a recession, it's so easy for candidates (and editorial boards) to
demagogue against proposed income tax hikes.  Therefore, it's rare to see public arguments in favor of tax reform made with the
subtlety and perspective that's required both to understand and address ...

PI Original
by Adam Doster
4:45pm
Thu Oct 22, 2009

Study: Illinois Middle Of The Pack On Energy Efficiency

The facts are pretty clear. If not addressed immediately, global
warming is going to have serious consequences for how Americans,
including those in the Midwest, live and work.  International leaders will attempt to forge a strong global treaty in December to replace
the ...

PI Original
by Adam Doster
10:40am
Thu Oct 22, 2009

The "Four Tops" And Statehouse Contributions

When the General Assembly reconvenes next week for the final three days of their fall veto session, all eyes will turn to SB 1466, the bill introduced by House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) to overhaul the state's campaign finance system. This version addresses ...

PI Original
by Adam Doster
1:50pm
Wed Oct 21, 2009

New Poll Reinforces The Need For Political Courage In Springfield

The folks at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute have had a busy week. After unveiling Monday
an interesting statewide poll on campaign finance reform, the
organization turned its attention today to their findings on the state
budget. For proponents of tax reform, the ...