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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




POST EVENT REPORT: Turnaround Tour Stops in Joliet
8/27/2010

Check out the photos and video blog from the great event we had!
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POST EVENT REPORT: Turnaround Tour Stops in Schaumburg
8/22/2010

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POST EVENT REPORT: Turnaround Tour Stops in Springfield
8/20/2010

Check out the photos and video blog from the great event we had!
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POST EVENT REPORT: Turnaround Tour Stops in Decatur
8/18/2010

Check out the photos and video blog from the great event we had!
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UPCOMING EVENT: American Dream Coalition Conference Sept. 23-25
6/30/2010

The 2010 Preserving the American Dream Conference in Orlando, Florida, on September 23-25 is your opportunity to meet dozens of experts and compare notes with activists from all over the world.
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Post Event Report: Arthur Brooks - The Battle
6/24/2010

We had a great event with Arthur Brooks on June 23!
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College Liberty Awards - Deadline October 15
5/13/2010

The Illinois Policy Institute seeks outstanding term papers, essays, theses or dissertation chapters that embrace and support the principles of individual liberty, property rights, the rule of law, voluntarism or free enterprise.
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POST-EVENT REPORT: May 5 - Rich States, Poor States. Where Does Illinois Rank?
5/5/2010

The Illinois Policy Institute held a luncheon discussion “Rich States, Poor States: How Does Illinois Rank?” Watch a video from the study's author here.
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Post-Event Report: March 23 - Breakfast with Transportation Expert Randal O'Toole
3/1/2010

A very engaged crowd joined us on March 23 to hear transportation export Randal O'Toole discuss the transportation quagmire that our country is stuck in, which he covers his new book, 'Gridlock: Why We’re Stuck in Traffic and What to Do about It.'
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February 5: In Our Hands - Vouchers and the Future of Education in Illinois
1/15/2010

Please join us for our education summit, In Our Hands, a gathering of national experts on school choice. The lunch session will be keynoted by the activist, pastor and state lawmaker, the Rev. Senator James Meeks.
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Post Event Report - Chris Horner - Red Hot Lies
1/5/2010

On January 20th Chris Horner spoke to a gathering of concerned citizens at an event put on by the Illinois Policy Institute as part of an on going effort to spread the truth about global warming.
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Post Event Report: Lunch with Former Missouri Governor Matt Blunt
10/15/2009

On October 14, 2009, former Missouri Governor Matt Blunt addressed a sold-out luncheon filled with concerned citizens, Liberty Leaders, politicians and government officials in Springfield on the subject of government transparency.
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Post Event Report: September 30 High-Speed Rail Event with Randal O'Toole
9/3/2009

Transportation expert Randal O'Toole presented at a policy breakfast in Springfield about the construction of a high-speed rail network with federal
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Post-Event Report: Has the 'Chicago Way' Conquered the Beltway?
8/26/2009

On Wednesday August 26, the Illinois Policy Institute hosted John Fund, columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Fox News contributor, and author of
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Post-Event Report: Driving Like Crazy - An Evening With P.J. O'Rourke
5/21/2009

On Wednesday, June 17,the Illinois Policy Institute hosted humorist P.J. O'Rourke! We enjoyed an evening of laughter with our guests and co-sponsors--the Heartland Institute, America's Future Foundation, and the Sam Adams Alliance.
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Post-Event Report: Springfield Capitol Taxpayer Rally Brings Liberty Leaders from Across Illinois
5/20/2009

Liberty Leaders from across Illinois joined taxpayer advocates on the State Capitol steps in Springfield for a pro-taxpayer rally!
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Post-Event Report: Institute Hosts Award-Winning Author Amity Shlaes
4/9/2009

On April 15, the Illinois Policy Institute hosted award-winning author Amity Shlaes to discuss her book and its relevance to today's economic crisis.
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Post-Event Report: We Must Lead! Institute Rallies Chicago's Tax Day Tea Party
4/8/2009

Institute CEO, John Tillman, and Vice President, Kristina Rasmussen, spoke to the thousands who joined protests in the Loop at the Chicago Tax Day Tea Party on April 15.
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Post-Event Report: Who's to Blame for the Financial Crisis? An Evening with CNBC Star and Institute Senior Fellow Andy Busch
3/11/2009

On March 11, the Institute hosted a discussion on the current financial meltdown with Institute senior fellow and CNBC star Andrew Busch.
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Post-Event Report: The 'End of Prosperity'? An Institute Reception with Steve Moore
12/2/2008

On Thursday, December 11, 2008, the Illinois Policy Institute hosted a private reception with Wall Street Journal columnist and Club for Growth founder Steve Moore, where he shared his unique outlook on liberty and limited government in the new year.
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Post-Event Report: Charlie Trotter Talks Liberty--and Leadership--with Institute
8/1/2008

On Thursday, July 31, Chef Charlie Trotter joined us to speak about how his values have influenced his success, as well as how greater liberty results in greater things for citizens from all walks of life.
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Post-Event Report: Institute School Choice Luncheon
6/12/2008

On Wednesday, June 11, the Illinois Policy Institute held its first luncheon dedicated to school choice, which gathered a sell-out crowd of over 72 attendees to discuss better educational options for the children of Illinois.
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