My immediate reaction is that Charles Box was a fine mayor and represents a very good appointment on the part of the governor. I hope he brings an impartial, collaborative approach to this new role.
I find it appalling that legislators would wish to gag employers so that they will not communicate with employees regarding public policies and civic issues, when we know employees would very much want to know what employers think about issues.
This program will put people to work and help maintain the state's economic viability.
We have the slowest job growth among the states. People . . . are getting the wrong signal about the hospitality and the environment and the business climate of Illinois.
