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Illinois has plenty of other dysfunctional nursing homes Governor Rauner should visit

by Ryan Smith January 12, 2018August 18, 2021

Now that the governor’s weeklong stay at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy is over, here’s where he should go next.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

As he attacks teacher pensions, Rauner also makes money from them

by Ben Joravsky August 12, 2015August 18, 2021

The governor is part owner of a company that advises the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Rauner attacks Madigan’s clout while his pals benefit from it

by Ben Joravsky June 17, 2015August 18, 2021

Donors to the governor get help from the speaker’s property tax game.

Posted inBlogs

Did the Sun-Times undermine itself by endorsing Bruce Rauner?

by Michael Miner October 21, 2014August 18, 2021

As a sidelined reporter hires an attorney, the Sun-Times endorses a former investor for governor.

Posted inBlogs

How Bruce Rauner makes money from for-profit schools and worthless degrees

by Mick Dumke October 20, 2014August 18, 2021

The Republican candidate for governor calls for a “high-quality education for all,” but invests in schools accused of exploiting vulnerable students.

Posted inNews & Politics

One of these guys is going to be governor of Illinois

by Mick Dumke October 15, 2014August 18, 2021

A few things you should know about Pat Quinn and Bruce Rauner

Posted inBlogs

Firm tied to Bruce Rauner profits from ‘court-sanctioned extortion’

by Mick Dumke September 25, 2014August 18, 2021

While Illinois prisons are dangerously overcrowded, the GOP candidate for governor has made money from privatized criminal justice systems.

Posted inBlogs

With Chris Christie at his side, Bruce Rauner blames Governor Quinn for corruption and crime

by Mick Dumke September 24, 2014August 18, 2021

Rauner, the GOP candidate for governor, also says he’s open to softening penalties for drug possession

Posted inNews & Politics

Pull up a chair

by Chicago Reader June 28, 2012August 19, 2021

Fifteen of the donors and insiders who got access to Rahm Emanuel

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