Jim Talamonti 

Jim Talamonti  is a contributor for The Center Square.

Government
Alderman: Chicago mayor lacks plan for shortfall that could top $1.5 billion

(The Center Square) – Although Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is starting Chicago’s budget process earlier than ever, one alderman says the city’s deficit could be much greater than the… Read More

April 21, 2025
Public Education
CPS per student spending soars while private school excels on thin budget

(The Center Square) – Taxpayers are spending tens of thousands of dollars per student at public high schools in Chicago, and at two schools, the number is more than $100,000… Read More

March 10, 2025
Public Education
Teachers union aims for more control of Chicago schools with election

(The Center Square) – Chicago’s first school board election is coming at a time of turmoil for the city’s public school system. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s hand-picked school board president, Reverend… Read More

November 5, 2024
Government
Cyber criminals increasingly target state and county governments

(The Center Square) – Government agencies are facing a growing number of cyberattacks. The Center for Internet Security reported dramatic increases in both malware and ransomware attacks against government in… Read More

September 13, 2024
Government
Chicago budget deficit balloons to almost $1 billion under Mayor Johnson

(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city’s budget deficit will grow to nearly $1 billion next year. The mayor’s office released the city’s 2025 Budget Forecast… Read More

August 30, 2024