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2020 saw 'high number of fatalities' in Illinois despite pandemic

By T.H. Lawrence | May 14, 2021

Safety advocates say increased use of technology could lower the deadly toll

Immigrants may once again provide 'new wave' in Illinois restaurant industry

By T.H. Lawrence | May 3, 2021

Food industry experts say next wave of entrepreneurs likely to help revive businesses

Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association CEO: 'As people get vaccinated and they feel safer, they are hitting the road.'

By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 21, 2021

Michael Jacobson calls it job security – “exhausting job security.”

Illinois Restaurant Association president, CEO says pandemic 'the worst tragedy to happen' to hospitality industry

By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 20, 2021

The last year has been a long, dark journey for the restaurant industry with unexpected twists and turns around every corner.

Rizzo: Little League is a 'go' in 2021

By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 19, 2021

There’s big news for Little League: It’s time to play ball again.

Illinois Sheriffs' Association director: Fight over reform bill 'is a fight to save law enforcement'

By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 12, 2021

Jim Kaitschuk expected a bill on law enforcement reforms to be introduced during the Illinois 2021 special session. However, Kaitschuk, the executive director of the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, said the scope of the changes proposed in House Bill 163 took him by surprise.

From Chicago City Wire

No charges against Foxx in Smollett case but GOP leaders want her out

By T.H. Lawrence | 4 years ago

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx will not be criminally charged over her investigation into actor Jessie Smollett’s claim of a hate crime in Chicago, a special prosecutor has decided.

Bipartisan coalition digs in to fight Pritzker's 'fair tax' proposal

By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 24, 2020

An Illinois group of small business owners, large employers, farmers and community advocates is calling foul on the so-called “fair tax” proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Wirepoints writer: Article on potential higher property taxes draws interest

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 22, 2020

Co-author said tip from state senator lead to exploration of potential tax increase

Glennon: Pritzker playing politics with pandemic

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 27, 2020

Wirepoints founder says Pritzker's face mask claims are not supported by data

Conservative activist: Withdraw Illinois tax amendment from November ballot

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 25, 2020

Illinois voters are scheduled to decide the fate of a constitutional amendment designed to install a graduated income tax Nov. 3 but that could change if the amendment were withdrawn from the ballot, according to Americans for Prosperity Action senior adviser Andrew Nelms.