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Illinois Doesn't Know Which Employees It Has to Pay with the Money It Doesn't Have

December 29, 2020July 2, 2015 by Chicago Magazine

Under federal law, the state has to pay at least some of its employees minimum wage even in the event of a government shutdown. According to the comptroller, the state’s ancient digital infrastructure makes that impossible.

Categories City Life Tags Bruce Rauner, Crime & Law, Politics, Politics & City Life, Writers - Whet Moser

Chicago's Netflix Tax: Targeting the Cord Cutters?

December 29, 2020July 2, 2015 by Chicago Magazine

As the city’s telecommunication-tax revenues crater, it’s implementing a new tax on cloud services and streaming media. It comes as a shock to many, but the city already taxes most of your leisure activities.

Categories City Life Tags Business, Politics & City Life, Writers - Whet Moser

Here's the Deal With That Netflix Tax in Chicago

December 29, 2020July 2, 2015 by Chicago Magazine

The city is instituting a new “cloud tax” to generate $12 million in revenue.

Categories City Life Tags City Life, Politics & City Life

What Happens When a Firework Hits a Drone?

December 29, 2020July 1, 2015 by Chicago Magazine

Depending on the spark, it could be nothing—or a flaming ball of wreckage. Here’s what to know before the Fourth of July.

Categories City Life Tags City Life, Politics & City Life

Finding the 'Jamal' in Barack Obama's Immediately Famous Eulogy

December 29, 2020July 1, 2015 by Chicago Magazine

In between quoting the New Testament, name-dropping Marilynne Robinson, and singing “Amazing Grace,” the president gives a subtle shout-out to social science research from his old employer.

Categories City Life Tags Business, City Life, Education, Politics, Politics & City Life, The 312

Darrell Williams Gets His Shot With the Bulls

December 29, 2020July 1, 2015 by Chicago Magazine

After his sexual-assault conviction in college was reversed, he went on to thrive at Texas A&M-Commerce, and now he’ll play in the NBA Summer League.

Categories City Life Tags Politics & City Life, Sports, Writers - Bryan Smith

10 Must-Read Stories for This Week in Chicago

December 29, 2020June 30, 2015 by Chicago Magazine

The deadly 1995 Heat Wave, the Jackie Robinson West whistleblower, and more

Categories City Life Tags City Life, Politics & City Life

Here's What It Feels Like to Get Gored by a Bull

December 29, 2020June 30, 2015 by Chicago Magazine

Local author “Buffalo” Bill Hillmann made it through a decade of bull runs in Pamplona unscathed—until he didn’t in 2014.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags Politics & City Life, Sports

Where to Watch the Fireworks in Chicago on July 4

January 6, 2021June 30, 2015 by Chicago Magazine

Want to watch on the water, on the beach, or away from the crowds? Here’s where to go.

Categories City Life Tags City Life, Politics & City Life

Becoming Hillary Clinton

December 29, 2020June 29, 2015 by Chicago Magazine

What you can learn about the candidate’s possible presidency from her school days in Park Ridge

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags Politics, Politics & City Life
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