Pending budget causes uncertainty amongst Cook County’s employees
By Giulia Petroni Medill Reports Three weeks into the new year, Cook County’s budget for 2018 remains stalled by an ongoing lawsuit contesting major cuts, leaving the county’s justice system in an atmosphere of uncertainty. After the county’s board of commissioners approved 320 layoffs and cuts of over $200 million in order to fill the […]
Wisconsin lures out-of-state anglers by waiving ice-fishing fees
By Rebecca Fanning Medill Reports Boating, fishing, cheese and beer. Wisconsin’s identity is rooted in summer fun. But plunging temperatures mean fewer tourists in the chilly months. In 2012 Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources launched free fishing weekends to attract more visitors to their state. For one weekend each January and June, the DNR waives […]
