Politics

A former employee of the Cook County Land Bank Authority used “straw buyers” to fraudulently purchase and resell properties from the agency on his behalf, according to a federal fraud charge filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago. #CookCountyLandBank

“Unfortunately, the railroads companies have been unwilling to negotiate in good faith with their workers, which brought the country to the brink of a rail crisis..." #railroadstrike

Video: Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch Gives Speech at President Obama Dedication Ceremony #PresidentBarrackObama #SpeakerChrisWelch

What that means is a Federal Unemployment Tax Act tax credit for Illinois businesses will decrease by 0.3 percent, resulting in an increase of $21 in federal taxes per employee.

The list of bills includes ceremonial legislation such as measures to change the name of roads to honor members of the community, but the list also includes substantive legislation. #consentcalendar

Amazon holds the highest market share of Cyber Monday shopping sales, at 56% of total online sales for the day. #amazon #cybermonday

OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (November) (Essex, IL) — We take time each November to give thanks. This year, I am extra thankful in many ways. #senatorjoyce

Mayor Tiffany Henyard of Dolton, Illinois has consistently come under fire with allegations of public corruption in both her role as Mayor of Dolton and Township Supervisor of Thornton Township. Mayor Henyard continues to deny the allegations. She also continues to remain positive which is displayed in her new Music Video "Truly on the Move." #MayorTiffanyHenyard #Dolton

Before the election, Democrats promised to take up the legislation during fall veto session, but have vowed not to make major changes to the bill. #safe-tact

He has also been an opponent of the criminal justice reform known as the SAFE-T Act, arguing that while he’s not opposed to ending cash bail, he believes the system that will replace it has several shortcomings. #illinois