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Dive into our positions on the matters affecting Chicagoans every day.
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.