Tax Day Reflection: Building a Better Chicago
Tax Day Reflection: Building a Better Chicago Today is Tax Day for Americans. A day when small business owners like myself settle our federal and state income tax obligations. No […]
Remembering Rev. Jackson
Remembering Rev. Jackson As we mourn the passing of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Chicago finds itself at the center of a moment of reflection. With at least three former Presidents […]
Chicago Should Fight to Keep the Bears. But Do It the Right Way.
The latest debate over the Bears is about more than a stadium. It’s about how we lead. Our founder, Bill Quinlan, was again recognized by the Chicago Tribune for his […]
What’s Working on Public Safety—and Why Chicago Can’t Afford to Undermine It
What’s Working on Public Safety—and Why Chicago Can’t Afford to Undermine It Chicago Is Seeing What Works in Public Safety—But City Hall Is Getting in the Way Chicago is finally […]
An Update on the City of Chicago’s FY2026 budget
We want to share a brief update on the City of Chicago’s FY2026 budget and explain why—despite yesterday’s headlines—the City’s fiscal challenges are far from resolved.
Yesterday, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that he will not veto the FY2026 budget, despite repeatedly threatening to do so throughout the process. For weeks, the Mayor publicly characterized the alternative budget as “morally bankrupt” and described at least one of its proposed revenue sources as a “dealbreaker.”
Chicago’s Safety Crisis Is Driving an Economic Crisis — and City Hall Has No Plan
When public safety collapses, the economic consequences follow quickly and painfully — and Chicagoans are the victims.
Your Property Taxes Are Too High — Here’s Why
Your Property Taxes Are Too High — Here’s Why If your property tax bill just made your eyes jump out of your head, you’re not alone. Families across Chicago are […]
Momentum is building — Crain’s features Bill Quinlan’s vision for Chicago
Momentum is building — Crain’s features Bill Quinlan’s vision for Chicago November 10, 2025 Big news — Crain’s Chicago Business just published a major op-ed by our founder Bill Quinlan, spotlighting […]
Bill Quinlan in the Chicago Tribune: Chicago Needs Honesty, Not Short-Term Budget Fixes
Bill Quinlan in the Chicago Tribune: Chicago Needs Honesty, Not Short-Term Budget Fixes Leading a Better Chicago founder Bill Quinlan was once again featured in the Chicago Tribune with a powerful op-ed calling […]
Chicago Tribune Features Leading a Better Chicago’s New Poll on City Finances
Chicago Tribune Features Leading a Better Chicago’s New Poll on City Finances Our message is breaking through — and Chicago is taking notice. The Chicago Tribune has just featured Leading […]