In 1980, the average CEO-to-worker pay ratio was just 42 to 1. Today, that number has skyrocketed to 335 to 1. The AFL-CIO, the largest federation of labor unions in the country, just released their annual Executive Paywatch report, which shines a light on accelerating income inequality. And this year, the AFL-CIO is shining a […]
A new budget agreement has been crafted by lawmakers and is now pending approval in legislation. According to sources from Chicago Tonight, the new budget framework will include higher taxes, big cuts in spending, and a possible Chicago casino. The budget agreement would include almost $8 billion in new taxes and spending cuts, with $5.4
The Flint, MI, water crisis is already one of the greatest man-made environmental catastrophes in U.S. history, and now the Chicago Tribune has identified 200 communities in Illinois with lead levels that exceed the federal safety standards. In total, the affected public water systems service more than 800,000 Illinois residents, including many in the Chicago
An attempt to raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco failed in the Illinois Senate last week. Legislature promoted by Democratic Senator John Mulroe of Chicago would have prohibited the sale of tobacco products to people under the age of 21; however, Thursday’s vote shut down the proposal 23-25. Supporters of the bill argued that
In a world where search engines kick off 95% of all Internet experiences, it has become easy to find anything on the World Wide Web. But now, established businesses are getting the state government involved in regulating the cheaper choices available online. Hotel and bed and breakfast owners are calling for the State of Illinois
The Plastics Pioneers Association recently announced they have named four new members to their organization, According to PlasticsNews.com. The Plastic Pioneers Association (PPA) is a non-profit organization based in McHenry, IL, and contains over 200 members. Every member has at least 25 years of experience in the plastic industry and the new inductees are no
This isn’t the first time Latoya King has tangled with the law, but perhaps for her sake it will be the last. According to ABC 7 Chicago, King, 32, was pulled over at approximately 2:30 a.m. a couple of Saturdays ago in the 3200-block of Harlem in Riverside for speeding. She subsequently failed six field
In Chicago, a recent donation event was hosted encouraging local fishermen and fishing companies to donate their gear to give to veterans for “fishing therapy.” Joseph Lomalie, 34, from Oak Lawn, was injured in Afghanistan in 2008. Like so many other veterans, he currently suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. The Chicago Tribune
Last Thursday’s MRI results revealed that Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant’s ankle sprain would keep him out of service for a full weekend; however, he returned to the field for Sunday morning’s game against the Braves. Bryant rolled his ankle while rounding second base on Thursday and was forced to sit out on Friday’s
If you’ve ever eaten at the world-famous Next restaurant in Chicago, then you no doubt know who Dave Beran is. Unfortunately, for those that enjoy his innovative and delectable style of cooking you will no longer be able to enjoy it in the Windy City. In fact, you’ll have to make quite a trek to