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finance reform

Holyoke's Money Matters: A Fresh Look at City Finances

January 10, 2026

Holyoke is taking a big step to fix its money problems. The City Council has sent a plan to create a new finance department to a smaller group for review. This plan is all about making sure the city handles its money better and has the right people in charge. The state has been giving Holyoke advic

politics

Tell Me Your Story: The Money Behind Chicago's School Board Elections

October 30, 2024

Imagine you're walking down the streets of Chicago and you see a group of people holding up giant blown-up checks. These aren't just any checks, but ones showing huge investments from billionaires in the upcoming school board elections. That's right, billionaires from outside Illinois are pouring mo