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Invest in Kids Act could open private school to low-income students, Morgan Park Academy spokesman says

By Karen Kidd | Jan 16, 2018

A new tax-credit scholarship program passed by state lawmakers last summer to provide tuition funds to attend nonpublic schools could be making private school attendance possible for low-income students, a Morgan Park Academy spokesman said during a recent interview.

Southland Chamber to host 'Keys to Success' event in November

By Karen Kidd | Nov 15, 2017

The Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event titled "Your Key to Success - Chamber 101," which is open to chamber members and those who would like to join the chamber, according to a chamber announcement.

Budget described as no solution to Illinois insolvency

By Karen Kidd | Jul 21, 2017

While state lawmakers ended a two-year budget impasse, the measures adopted by the Illinois Legislature will not fix the state's fiscal mess, an analyst who co-wrote a paper that places the state 49th in long-run solvency told the Sangamon Sun.

Economist says something's got to give: pensions or public schools

By Karen Kidd | Jul 2, 2017

Public sector employees and retirees could accept less than their constitutionally protected pensions if they understand it's them or public education, an economist said during an appearance on a recent Chicago-based radio show.

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'Panicked' Democrats fear House downfall after approving school funding bill, radio host says

By Karen Kidd | Jun 23, 2017

Democratic state lawmakers showed their true colors in May when they demanded an investigation into an article about apparently doomed school funding reform legislation, a radio show co-host said recently.

Taxpayers say 'reform,' but lawmakers hear 'more taxes,' policy pro says

By Karen Kidd | Jun 17, 2017

Illinois lawmakers betray their ignorance of the needs and opinions of taxpayers when they pass huge tax increases as a way out of the ongoing budget impasse, a policy expert said on a radio program recently.

Death of Chicago State campus project described as fitting fate

By Karen Kidd | Jun 13, 2017

Chicago State University's (CSU) decision to shelve a West Side campus project is for the best, CSU's faculty union president and a long-serving faculty senate member told the South Cook News recently.

'Absurd' math used to calculate 'Comeback Agenda,' financial pro says

By Karen Kidd | May 18, 2017

There won't be any coming back for high-wage earners who will exit Illinois in a hurry if the so-called "Illinois Comeback Agenda" passes, a financial services professional said.

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Integrity, issues cited as keys to Orland Park upset

By Karen Kidd | Apr 25, 2017

Keith Pekau said he knew what he needed to know and was willing to risk everything to set things right.

Medicaid, education must be key budget planks, former senator says

By Karen Kidd | Apr 4, 2017

Lawmakers in Springfield hammering out the so-called Grand Bargain need to restore the faith of business in Illinois, a former state senator turned technology and manufacturing advocate said during a recent Chicago-based radio talk show appearance.

Orland Park candidate says elect him and save $1.2 million

By Karen Kidd | Mar 30, 2017

Orland Park businessman Keith Pekau said the main reason he wants to be mayor is to save village taxpayers more than $1.2 million the current mayor will receive in a pension over 20 years if he wins re-election on Tuesday.

Radio hosts tell Orland Park: Mayor goes or you lose

By Karen Kidd | Mar 29, 2017

Orland Park voters shouldn't be looking for any shoulders to cry on if they don't oust their current mayor over an ongoing pension spiking scandal,the hosts of a Chicago-based talk show said recently.

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