Explore our content

All types | All dates | All authors
All categories
PI Original
by Josh Kalven
1:31pm
Thu Nov 13, 2008

Live From IL-5: Schulter In, Claypool Out

IL-5

It was only a matter of time before all the chatter about who plans to run for Rahm Emanuel's 5th Congressional District seat transitioned out of the backrooms and into the public sphere.  Today, Cook County Commissioner Forest Claypool, who was a potential top contender, ...

PI Original
by Adam Doster
11:58am
Thu Nov 13, 2008
2 comments

WLS: Home Of The Wingnuts

Chicago's WLS Radio is a hub of conservative chatter, home to a daily barrage of oil drilling hysteria and RINO-blasting. The weekday roster includes syndicated stalwarts such as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Mark Levin, as well as slew of local personalities, including a ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
10:56am
Thu Nov 13, 2008

Schakowsky Talks Maddow Down

Jan Schakowsky

Rep. Jan Schakowsky appeared on MSNBC last night to assuage Rachel Maddow's concerns about the series of transition-related leaks since Barack Obama was elected president.  Schakowsky emphasized that reporters are getting caught up in the "rumor mill" and that all ...

PI Original
by Adam Doster
7:01pm
Wed Nov 12, 2008

Rep. Davis: Obama Must Put People To Work

Don Wade & Roma

To succeed as President, Barack Obama is going to have to help
revive the American economy. That's the issue that dominated the
campaign, especially the last two months, and it's what voters are
entrusting him to do. We've already blogged at length about the
importance of ...

PI Original
by Angela Caputo
5:25pm
Wed Nov 12, 2008

Countrywide Accord Paves Way For More Loan Remodifications

Economy

Last month, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan won a lawsuit that forced Countrywide Financial to establish an aggressive
loan modification program to help an estimated 21,000 people in
Illinois facing foreclosures.  At the time, she described it as a "model that
...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
2:58pm
Wed Nov 12, 2008
1 comment

Rahm Looking For A "Seat-Warmer"?

IL-5

The list of Democrats rumored to be considering bids to fill Rahm Emanuel's 5th District seat has now grown well past a dozen.  Today, Crain's Greg Hinz dropped this monkey wrench into the process:

Meanwhile, there’s an intriguing wrinkle in the race for Mr. Emanuel’...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
2:36pm
Wed Nov 12, 2008

Illinois' Biofuels Future

Environment

On WTTW's Chicago Tonight yesterday, Rich Samuels filed an excellent report on the efforts in Illinois to develop "cellulosic" sources for biofuel, which are more efficient and environmentally-friendly than corn.  Here's an excerpt in which Samuels talks to the ...

PI Original
by Adam Doster
1:16pm
Wed Nov 12, 2008
1 comment

Union Voters And Card Check

Congress

If the Democratic leadership pushes the Employee Free Choice Act next year, it could be the nastiest political fight
of Barack Obama's first term.

The bill would make it easier for
employees to form unions by allowing them to sign cards authorizing union
...

PI Original
by Angela Caputo
11:48am
Wed Nov 12, 2008
2 comments

A Growing List Of Reasons For A Progressive Income Tax

State Legislature

Over the course of the year, we've repeatedly pointed out that adopting a progressive income tax structure -- in which high-earners are taxed at a higher rate -- would do
wonders to stabilize Illinois' flagging economy. 

Here are a few reasons why: schools could be ...