Illinois Policy Institute

	Spotlight on Spending #12: Taxpayer Tab for DCEO 9/7/2010
	6 Out of 10 Lack Confidence in State Government 9/7/2010
	Why Obama's Latest Spending Spree Won't Sell 9/7/2010
	Institute in the Northwest Herald: Time Off Policies Vary at Public Agencies 9/7/2010
	Daily Must-Reads 9/7/2010
	DuPage: $70 Million in Borrowing 9/7/2010
	How to Save State Parks 9/6/2010
	Institute on Fox News Chicago: John Tillman vs. Governor Quinn 9/5/2010
	False Stats to Cause Misery for Small Businesses 9/4/2010
	Illinois Taxpayers Paid Blago in 2009 9/3/2010

Policy

Policy Points: Research On The Go

Policy Briefs

The Illinois Policy Institute researches a number of policy issues that are crucial to building a better Illinois.

See a full list of our Policy Briefs.
For quick summaries of our research, see our one-page Policy Points.
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For 2-4 page summaries detailing the problems Illinois faces and offering specific solutions to putting Illinois back on the right track, read the 2010 Illinois Legislators' Guide to the Issues.

You can also learn more about our work on each topic below.

Budget & Taxes

Learn more about our state’s budget, spending, and tax policy.

Education

As a leading voice for educational freedom, the Illinois Policy Institute supports school choice and greater educational opportunities for all.

Government Reform & Transparency

Taxpayers have the right to know how their money is being spent. We’re working for more transparent, accountable government in Illinois.

Health Care

We’re working for health care policy solutions that embrace choice and competition.

Liberty Leaders

Illinois needs you! The Liberty Leaders program is training spokespeople for liberty who make policy change at the local and state levels. Find out how you can join this leadership opportunity.

Spotlight on Spending

We’re highlighting wasteful or inefficient programs and spending with the goal of bringing more responsible spending and accountable government to Illinois.

Transportation

The Illinois Policy Institute is rethinking public transit and proposing sustainable, market-based reforms for the future.

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John Tillman, CEO

Kristina Rasmussen, Executive Vice President

Heather Wilhelm, Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Kate Campaigne Piercy, Director of Government Reform

Brian Costin, Director of Outreach

Collin Hitt, Director of Education Reform