Illinois Republicans blame taxes, lawsuits after Morton Salt exits Chicago | Illinois

(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers are warning that the departure of iconic salt producer Morton Salt from Chicago is the latest sign Illinois is becoming increasingly unfriendly to businesses, citing high taxes, litigation costs and regulatory hurdles as key reasons companies are leaving the state. The company, founded in Chicago in 1848 and long […]
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Op-Ed: The FAA’s O’Hare decision is a win for travelers – and for competition | Opinion

At Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, one of the nation’s most critical travel hubs and a gateway for millions of passengers each year, United Airlines mounted a calculated effort to squeeze out competitors, threaten consumer choice, and drive up ticket prices. Fortunately, federal regulators saw through the strategy – and they didn’t let United get away […]