Gov. Bruce Rauner Archives - The Chicago Reporter

Government and Politics, Perspectives

Illinois’ not-quite-‘automatic’ voter registration could disadvantage citizens of color

by Christina Rivers February 19, 2019February 19, 2019

Slow implementation of the law impeded registration for the midterm election and could do the same for Chicago’s upcoming municipal elections.

Why the Dan Ryan shutdown was not an act of civil disobedience

by Kelly Hayes, Mariame Kaba and Monica Trinidad July 11, 2018

Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

After Janus decision, what’s next for Illinois’ public sector unions?

by Curtis Black June 28, 2018

Government and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

A progressive income tax is Illinois’ best shot at solving budget crisis

by Curtis Black May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

Immigration, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Entangled by destructive policies, a veteran gets deported

by Curtis Black March 28, 2018April 4, 2018

Government and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

In Illinois, a fight between big money and grassroots insurgencies rages on

by Curtis Black March 22, 2018March 22, 2018

Policy & Finance

Currency exchange rate hike to hit the unbanked with more fees

by La Risa Lynch February 6, 2018August 9, 2018

Government and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Illinois progressives turn attention to down-ballot races

by Curtis Black November 9, 2017November 10, 2017

Government and Politics, Housing, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Amazon headquarters could make Chicago’s housing crisis worse

by Curtis Black October 26, 2017

Economic Development, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Subsidizing Amazon won’t pay off for Illinois taxpayers

by Curtis Black October 12, 2017October 12, 2017