Matt Paprocki
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Good business starts with good educationJul 07, 2024 5:04 am - The state of education in Illinois is nothing short of a crisis — only 29% of our third-grade students are meeting reading proficiency standards, according to state data....
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Rushed pension reform will hurt businesses, residentsJun 09, 2024 5:39 am - Last month, the Illinois General Assembly passed a $53.1 billion budget, the state’s largest ever and $400 million higher than Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushed for in February. ...
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Vehicle for corruption: Red-light cameras cost more than $100 ticketMay 11, 2024 10:59 pm - For years, red-light cameras have been hurting Illinoisans, ticketing unsuspecting drivers in a way that prioritizes profits over other considerations. We’ve all grown ac...
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Why we need to be wise about how we help our impoverished neighborsApr 14, 2024 6:00 am - In college, a group of my friends volunteered at the new homeless center in South Bend, Indiana. We worked in the kids’ room where we babysat for parents as they ran err...
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What suburban businesses, residents need to know about governor’s budgetMar 17, 2024 5:30 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently touted his fiscal year 2025 budget plan in the annual State of the State address. Spoiler alert: Pritzker’s $52.7 billion budget, the largest...
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Why the suburbs need to start planning for Chicago’s ‘mansion tax’Feb 18, 2024 5:25 am - In nearby Chicago, city residents face a tax hike on their March 19 primary ballots, but there may even be implications for the suburbs. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and...
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Illinois’ state of the state for businessJan 21, 2024 5:54 am - At the end of 2023, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a formal interview that Illinois’ economic climate and business-friendliness “is the best it’s been in a long time,” declar...
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Paprocki: Three things affecting Illinois business right nowNov 26, 2023 12:00 am - The holiday season is a critical time for businesses, but operating a company in Illinois comes with unique challenges. Now is a good time to examine what may be helping...
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Paprocki: Dignity of work, not dependence is how Chicago helps those trapped in povertyOct 29, 2023 5:00 am - Steven Blake is always smiling as he sells fruit to commuters on the Madison Street Bridge in Chicago. His array of delicious apples and nuts, and his positive greeting...
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Saving the Invest in Kids program is the right thing to doOct 01, 2023 1:00 am - The futures of nearly 10,000 low-income students will be decided after Oct. 24 when lawmakers return to Springfield for veto session. That's when they will vote on the f...