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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
Multimedia

 

Institute on Fox News Chicago: John Tillman vs. Governor Quinn
9/5/2010

John Tillman puts name calling aside and says that operating a state fair at a deficit is wrong.
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Illinois Turnaround Tour: Get on Board
9/2/2010

Get on Board with the Illinois Turnaround Tour. If you think Illinois is heading in the wrong direction—and if you want to turn this state around—you're not alone. A film by Tom Buttaccio - An Illinois Policy Institute Production.
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Institute on Fox Chicago: State Fair Ripe for Reform
8/21/2010

John Tillman suggests some cost cutting measures for the state and advises Governor Quinn not to resort to name calling.
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Institute on Fox St. Louis: Illinois House Member Pay
8/12/2010

The Institute observes that while legislators normally get paid $35,000, Illinois lawmakers get $67,000.
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Institute on Fox Chicago: How a Washington Spending Bill Will Lead to an Illinois Tax Increase
8/11/2010

Director of outreach Brian Costin appears on Fox Chicago and explains how a $26 billion spending bill would make a tax increase more likely for Illinois citizens.
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Institute on WICS: Illinois Lawmakers Rank 5th for Highest Salary
7/23/2010

Are Illinoisans are getting their money's worth from their state politicians?
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Institute on Fox Business: How a $2 Million Surplus Turned into $18 Million in National Debt
7/23/2010

John Tillman discusses the need for private sector job creation over temporary government job creation.
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Institute on WJBC AM: Empower Lawmakers With Fiscal Price Tags
7/23/2010

Kristina Rasmussen explains that lawmakers would be empowered if they knew how much they were spending.
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Capitol Update: Fiscal Notes
7/22/2010

For a state with a spending problem, Kristina Rasmussen says one solution is to have price tags attached to every bill before it is signed it into law.
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Institute on Fox Chicago: Balance Budget Naturally by Bringing Jobs to Illinois
7/21/2010

In the last installment of the Institute inspired series, John Tillman lists 4 reasons why Illinois is broke and how to balance the budget without increasing taxes.
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Capitol Update: Budget Deficit in Skittles
7/21/2010

Kristina Rasmussen puts Governor Quinn's budget cuts in perspective using Skittles.
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Institute on Fox Chicago: John Tillman and Dan Hynes Talk About Illinois' Budget Mess
7/15/2010

John Tillman discusses ways for Illinois to balance its budget without raising taxes.
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Institute on Chicago Now: What Is Real Budget Reform?
7/15/2010

While other states and the private sector tighten their belts, public employee spending in Illinois continues to grow and increase wages.
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Institute on WICS: The Department of Commerice and Economic Opportunity
7/12/2010

Kristina Rasmussen talks about cutting expenses of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, which would save taxpayers around $50 million.
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Institute on Fox Chicago: Minimum Wage...or Minimum Impact?
7/8/2010

John Tillman appears on Fox Chicago on July 6 to discuss Illinois's recent minimum wage increase and the consequences it will have for small business owners.
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Institute on WAND: Quinn Is Living in Fiscal Fairytale
7/2/2010

Governor Quinn claims to have tighten the government's belt while Kristina Rasmussen explains he merely shifted it.
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Institute on Fox Chicago: Addicted to Spending
6/30/2010

The state of Illinois keeps funding pork projects in spite of crushing debt.
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Institute on Fox Chicago: Illinois Is Broke
6/23/2010

Illinois is on the edge of an economic abyss: low on cash, low on options and the evidence is not pretty.
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Institute on Fox Chicago: State Overpays Most Workers
6/7/2010

State lawmakers have yet to come up with a solution for the budget crisis. Meanwhile, the Illinois Policy Institute is shedding light on the overspending that helped get us into this mess.
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Institute on ABC Southern Illinois: State Barbers Make Big Bucks
6/7/2010

A new study released by the Illinois Policy Institute shows how much money you make doesn't depend on what you do for a living--it depends on who you work for.
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Institute on NBC Springfield: IL Policy Institute Releases Report on Government Spending
6/3/2010

What would it take for you to cut prison inmates' hair for a living? How about $66,000 a year?
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Institute on Fox Chicago: John Tillman Discusses Illinois's Budget Crisis
5/28/2010

John Tillman appears in-studio on Fox Chicago and makes the case for why Gov. Quinn should make some tough cuts over asking for more money from Illinois families.
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Institute on Fox Chicago: FAQ about Democrats' Plan for Illinois State Budget
5/27/2010

Springfield, Ill. - Democrats in Springfield are about to pass a state budget that would be a mere band-aid on Illinois' $13 billion deficit. What does it mean for you?
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Institute on Fox Chicago: Illinois Senate Passes Budget Plan After Midnight
5/7/2010

As the Illinois legislature passed a temporary budget in the middle of the night, some alternative ideas went overlooked. Kristina Rasmussen appears on Fox Chicago to discuss the Institute's Budget Solutions 2011.
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Capitol Update: SB 2494
5/7/2010

Director of education policy Collin Hitt gives an update on SB 2494, the bill that would give vouchers to students in Chicago's worst schools.
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Capitol Update: The Illinois Budget
5/7/2010

Executive vice president Kristina Rasmussen gives an update on the intense debate going on in the House on the state budget.
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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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Institute on ABC Chicago: A Taxpayer Funded Lois Lane?
5/4/2010

Towns, cities, and villages are lining up to get more dollars from the state to fund projects intended to bring tourists in. John Tillman appears on ABC Chicago and wonders if this is really the best policy for our state.
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April 27 Update from the Capitol
4/28/2010

Collin Hitt gives at update on the status of SB 2494, the bill that would give vouchers to students in struggling schools in Chicago.
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April 28 Update from the Capitol
4/28/2010

John Tillman discusses the passage of the Sunshine Act, an important bill that will allow citizens to hold government accountable.
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John O'Hara on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart
4/21/2010

The Illinois Policy Institute's John O'Hara was the featured guest on the Daily Show on April 20.
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Illinois Policy Institute Weekly Update from the Capitol
4/17/2010

Executive Vice President Kristina Rasmussen discusses Pension Reform for the State of Illinois.
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Institute on Fox Chicago: Turnaround, Tea Parties, and Canoe Czar
4/16/2010

John Tillman appears on Fox Chicago on the evening of the Tax Day Tea Parties in Chicago.
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We CAN Turn This State Around! John Tillman at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party
4/15/2010

Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman's speech at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party at Daley Plaza in Chicago.
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Illinois Needs New Ideas. Kristina Rasmussen at the Tax Day Tea Party
4/15/2010

Illinois Policy Institute Executive Vice President Kristina Rasmussen's speech at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party at Daley Plaza in Chicago.
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We've Come a Long way, and We're Winning. John O'Hara at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party
4/15/2010

Illinois Policy Institute Vice President of External Relations John O'Hara's speech at the 2010 Tax Day Tea Party at Daley Plaza in Chicago.
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Tea Party Turnaround
4/14/2010

Over the past year, millions of Americans have come off of the sidelines and involved themselves in the political process as part of the widespread tea party movement.
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Capitol Update: School Vouchers
3/29/2010

Collin Hitt, Director of Education Policy, discusses the latest news on SB 2494 from the State Capitol. This bill would allow children in the lowest performing schools in Chicago to attend private school with the use of a school voucher.
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Institute on Fox Chicago: Budget Solutions 2011
3/17/2010

John O'Hara appears on Fox Chicago the morning of March 17 to discuss the Institute's Budget Solutions 2011, which calls for no tax increases, no borrowing, and for state government to make responsible cuts while still being able to provide core services.
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WLS-AM: Kristina Rasmussen on What to Do with Illinois' Budget
3/17/2010

Kristina Rasmussen is critical of state Governor Quinn's 'kick the can down the road' strategy and touts Budget Solutions 2011 as a better alternative.
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ABC 7 Chicago: Illinois Policy Institute Challenges Governor Quinn
3/17/2010

ABC Chicago covers the Illinois Policy Institute's challenge to Governor Quinn that a tax increase is not necessary to balance Illinois's budget.
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John Tillman Talks about the Institute's Alternate Budget on CLTV
3/17/2010

Institute CEO John Tillman calls into CLTV to talk about an alternative budget, which puts the people of Illinois first and forces employee unions to the negotiating table instead of taxpayers.
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Institute on Fox Chicago: Are There Other Options?
3/16/2010

Yes, there are. John Tillman of the Illinois Policy Institute appears on Fox Chicago the night of March 15 giving a preview of Budget Solutions 2011, an alternate budget proposal that calls for no tax increase.
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Chicago Public Radio: John Tillman Says No Need for a Tax Hike
3/10/2010

Immediately following Governor Quinn's budget address, John Tillman debated Ralph Martire of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability on whether the 33% tax increase that Gov. Quinn called for is really necessary.
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Institute on Chicago Tonight: Quinn's Budget Gets an 'F'
3/10/2010

John Tillman appeared on Chicago Tonight on March 10 to respond to Governor Quinn's proposed budget.
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WGN/CLTV: John O'Hara Responds to Quinn's Budget Address
3/10/2010

John O'Hara of the Illinois Policy Institute gives an immediate response to Governor Quinn's budget address in which he called for a 33% income tax increase.
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John Tillman Gives the Taxpayer Side of a Tax Increase
3/8/2010

As the press conference unveiling the Illinois Policy Institute's 2010 Economic Reform Agenda, the Institute's CEO John Tillman explains what a tax increase would mean to the Illinois families that would have to pay it.
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Institute on Fox Business News: Do Tea Party-ers Need to PIck a Party?
2/22/2010

John O'Hara, the Institute's vice president of external relations, appears on Fox Business News and is asked about Sarah Palin's assertion that those in the Tea Party movement need to pick a political party. O'Hara doesn't see it that way.
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John TIllman on Public Affairs
2/11/2010

John Tillman discusses transparency in Illinois, school vouchers, and how the state’s deficit is not really as bad as many politicians in Springfield will have you believe—it’s small enough to so
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Institute on Fox Chicago: $10,000 to Batman?
2/9/2010

John Tillman appears on Good Morning Chicago on FOX to unveil the 2010 Illinois Piglet Book, which details some of the wasteful spending going on in Illinois
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Video: Stimulus II - A Sequel America Can't Afford
1/28/2010

Dan Mitchell explains the negative impact that a second stimulus will have on our long term prospects for recovery.
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Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn's State of the State Address
1/14/2010

The Institute's CEO, John Tillman, appears on Chicago Tonight on January 13 responding to the Governor's State of the State address. John was critical of the Governor taking on as much short term debt as he has but applauded the Governor for his efforts
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John Tillman on Beyond the Beltway
1/5/2010

The Institute's John Tillman appears with Chris Robling and the Chicago Tribune's Eric Zorn on Beyond the Beltway. They discuss several topics, including Obama's handling of terrorist threats, American defense, and what to do about Iran.
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$3500 Just for Owning a Pet? The Institute on CBS
12/23/2009

A Representative in Michigan is talking about a $3500 tax credit for owning a pet. The Illinois Policy Institute's CEO John Tillman appeared on CBS on December 22 to discuss the act.
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Kristina Rasmussen Discusses Transparency Competition
12/18/2009

Kristina Rasmussen addresses the American Legislative and Exchange Council and profiles IllinoisOpenGov.org.
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Institute on Fox Business News - $340,000 for Abandoned Property?
12/15/2009

The Institute's Kristina Rasmussen appears on Fox Business News discussing the $1.1 trillion dollar pork-laden spending bill that passed over the weekend, which has over 5,000 earmarks.
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Institute featured on Dennis Miller Show
12/11/2009

The Institute's Heather Wilhelm was a guest on the Dennis Miller Show to discuss her Wall Street Journal article on Ayn Rand - is there a more effective way to reach the political middle with messages about free markets?
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IllinoisOpenGov on WAND-Springfield
12/8/2009

WAND-Springfield profiles the new website sponsored by the Illinois Policy Institute: IllinoisOpenGov.org. The website gives Illinois taxpayers a tool that allows them to look at the details of state spending down to the agency, person and penny.
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Institute's Work on Fat Taxes Featured on Special Report with Bret Baier
12/4/2009

The University of Illinois at Chicago received a million dollar grant to study the effectiveness of 'fat taxes'.
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IllinoisOpenGov Dominates the Radio Waves
12/4/2009

The Illinois Policy Institute's Director of Government Reform Kate Campaigne Piercy discusses the Institute's new transparency website illinoisopengov.org with over a dozen shows on the Illinois airwaves. Hear them here.
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Kristina Rasmussen Discusses Health Care on WJBC
12/1/2009

The Illinois Policy Institute's Executive Vice President Kristina Rasmussen discusses the costs of the proposed healthcare reform bill on Illinois's taxpayers. If passed, nationalized health care would cost Illinois 169,000 jobs over ten years.
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Rep. Peter Roskam Discusses Institute's Study on Fox News
11/24/2009

Representative Peter Roskam appeared on Fox News to discuss the the Institute's study
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John Tillman Unveils Health Care Study with Congressmen Kirk and Roskam
11/23/2009

This is a video of John Tillman's opening remarks at a press conference on Nov. 23. The Institute presented our new study Adding Insult to Injury.
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Charles Mitchell on Higher Education in Illinois
11/12/2009

Charles Mitchell is a Program Director with the American Council of Trustees and Alumni and collaborated with the Illinois Policy Institute to put together our report Getting Less for More on higher education in Illinois.
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Kristina Rasmussen on WJBC with Jim Fitzpatrick
11/12/2009

Kristina Rasmussen, the Institute's Executive Vice President, talks about the cost of high-speed rail.
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Television Coverage from 'Getting Less for More'
10/30/2009

Following the release of our report "Getting Less for More" on higher education in Illinois, the Institute received television coverage from WICD in Champaign, WCCU in Champaign, WICS Springfield, and WLS Chicago.
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John Tillman Discusses the State Budget on Chicago Tonight
10/16/2009

Our CEO John Tillman appears on a panel with representatives from Truth in Accounting and Progress Illinois to discuss the Illinois budget problem and possible solutions.
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Randal O'Toole Discusses High Speed Rail in Illinois
10/13/2009

Randal O'Toole is a Transportation Policy Expert and Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute. He discusses the plans for high speed rail in Illinois and what it really means for Illinoisans.
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Randal O'Toole on WTAX Radio
9/30/2009

Randal O'Toole, a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, has been working closely with the Illinois Policy Institute on the high-speed rail issue and addresses the topic on WTAX radio with Bob Murray.
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John Tillman Discusses Charter Schools on Chicago Tonight
9/30/2009

John Tillman, the Institute's CEO, appears on Chicago Tonight to discuss how Chicago has abolished the desegregation decree and suggests that a real solution to the core problem of poor education could be found within charter schools.
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Charter Schools: Changing Lives
9/24/2009

Charter schools–a new kind of public school–have begun to reverse this trend. A new documentary from the Illinois Policy Institute, “Charter Schools: Changing Lives,” shows how charter schools are revolutionizing public education.
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Illinois Policy Institute Warns Against Contribution Caps
9/23/2009

John Tillman is interviewed on WJBC radio and says capping campaign contributions would hurt anyone challenging an incumbent.
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Why 'Soak the Rich' Doesn't Work - John Tillman on Fox Chicago
9/17/2009

Illinois Policy Institute's John Tillman is interviewed on Good Day Chicago on September 14. John discusses the
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Protesters in High Gear over High-Speed Rail
9/11/2009

On September 9, 2009 concerned citizens gathered along side the 3rd Street Corridor tracks on Ash street near downtown Springfield.
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Ben Franklin Speaks
9/3/2009

What would Old Ben say if he were alive today? John Armor thinks he knows.
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Getting Ready for Labor Day?
8/31/2009

If you're planning a party for Labor Day, you may want to save up...or skip eating out for a while. On September 1st, Illinois taxes on beer rose 25%. And taxes on drinks like wine have skyrocketed 90%.
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John Tillman Comments on the State Fair.
8/21/2009

llinois Policy Institute's CEO John Tillman appears on Fox Chicago, discussing how the Illinois State Fair has lost millions of taxpayer dollars in recent years.
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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin refuses to hold health care town hall. Illinoisans respond at his Springfield district office.
8/14/2009

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin (D) refuses to hold health care town hall. Illinoisans respond at his Springfield district office on August 14, 2009.
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Illinois Policy Institute Marks Cost of Government Day
8/13/2009

You won't find it on your desk calendar, and the people behind Cost of Government Day say it's no reason to celebrate.
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Kristina Rasmussen talks Cost of Government Day on WTAX radio
8/12/2009

Institute executive vice president Kristina Rasmussen spoke on WTAX radio on August 12, 2009 to mark the date Americans begin working for themselves instead of their government.
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Illinois Policy Institute discusses lack of transparency in stimulus spending
8/5/2009

On August 4, 2009 Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman spoke to Jay Levine of CBS Chicago News on the projects being funded by federal stimulus dollars.
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John Tillman discusses spending reductions in budget on Fox Chicago Sunday
8/3/2009

On August 2, 2009, Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman appeared on Fox Chicago Sunday to discuss reductions in state spending and new ways to look at the state budget without having to raise taxes.
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Illinois Policy Institute discusses costs of high-speed rail plans on WTTW
8/3/2009

On July 27, 2009 the WTTW's Chicago Tonight program featured Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman on the topic of high-speed rail, its costs and its scant benefits to Illinoisans.
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Illinois Policy Institute Discusses Ways to Balance the Budget Without Tax Increases on Fox Chicago
7/9/2009

On July 8, 2009 Illinois Policy Institute CEO appeared on Fox Chicago's 'Good Day Chicago' program to discuss the continuing state budget stalemate and five ideas to cut the budget and avoid a tax hike.
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John Tillman Appears on Good Day Chicago
6/5/2009

Illinois Policy Institute John Tillman appears on FOX News Good Day Chicago to discuss balancing the budget without increasing taxes.
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Illinois Policy Institute Discusses Balancing the Budget on Fox News
6/4/2009

On June 4, 2009 the Illinois Policy Institute John Tillman appeared on Fox News Chicago to discuss the Institute's plan to balance the state budget without a tax hike.
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Institute CEO John Tillman discusses budget fear tactics on Fox Chicago
5/26/2009

On May 26, 2009 Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman appeared on Fox Chicago News to discuss Governor Quinn's fear tactics over the budget showdown.
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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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John Tillman discusses the Cook County sales tax roll-back vote on CBS 2 Chicago
5/6/2009

On May 5, 2009 Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman commented on that day's repeal of the recent Cook County sales tax increase.
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Institute Talks Sales Tax on CBS 2 Chicago
5/6/2009

Institute's CEO John Tillman interviewed on CBS about the Cook County sales tax repeal.
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John Tillman Interviewed on WJBC
5/6/2009

John Tillman is interviewed on WJBC to speak about budget reforms and a rein on spending.
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John Tillman Interviewed on WLPO Morning Update with John Spencer
5/4/2009

John Tillman was interviewed on the WLPO Morning Update with John Spencer on April 30, 2009.
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Tom Cross Interviewed on WTAX AM with Bob Murray
5/4/2009

House Republican Leader Tom Cross is interviewed on WTAX AM show with Bob Murray on April 30, 2009.
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Tea Party Recap: John Tillman On Chicago Tonight
4/17/2009

What did the Tea Parties across Illinois mean for state and national politics? John Tillman, Institute CEO, was featured on Chicago Tonight to discuss the events and their impact.
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John Tillman Talks Taxes on WIND-AM 560, Chicago
3/26/2009

John Tillman discussed the Governor's proposed tax hike on one of Chicago's top morning shows. You can listen to the full interview here.
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CEO John Tillman Debates Governor Quinn on Tax Hike March 20, 2009
3/20/2009

Institute CEO debates Gov. Quinn on his proposed tax hikes on Fox News Chicago.
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John Tillman Talks Spending on Fox News Chicago
3/19/2009

Governor Quinn wants to hike taxes...but what about our state's spending problem? John Tillman discussed common-sense spending cuts on Fox News Chicago.
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John Tillman Featured on NBC 5 News
3/19/2009

As Roland Burris tries to fundraise for his legal expense fund, Illinois is left without adequate representation in Washington, D.C., says Institute CEO John Tillman.
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Institute on CBS: What are you shelling out for taxes?
3/18/2009

Illinois has so many taxes, it's hard to keep track. CBS 2 Chicago features Institute CEO John Tillman to discuss our state's tax problem.
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John Tillman Appears on Fox Chicago
3/16/2009

John Tillman, Illinois Policy Institute CEO, appeared on Fox Chicago to discuss Gov. Quinn's proposed tax hike.
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House Leader Tom Cross Promotes Institute's Economic Reform Agenda on Capital Week in Review
3/16/2009

House Republican Leader Tom Cross promoted his work with the Institute and its Economic Reform Agenda on the Capital Week In Review radio show. He discussed Illinois' spending problem and how we can fix it.
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What does Quinn's proposed tax hike mean for Illinois? CBS Chicago features Institute
3/16/2009

Institute CEO John Tillman appeared on CBS Chicago to discuss Governor Quinn's proposed income tax hike and how it would put the Illinois economy in bad shape.
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Tom Cross Promotes Institute's Economic Reform Agenda on WGN Radio
3/16/2009

Tom Cross talks about Illinois Policy Institute's Economic Reform Agenda on WGN Radio
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John Tillman on Fox's The Ten
3/13/2009

Illinois spends $40 million per year on the Sports Facilities Board. That's one of many examples of around $700 billion in wasteful spending in 2008.
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John Tillman Interviewed on the Greg and Dan Show
3/12/2009

Institute CEO John Tillman speaks about the Economic Reform Agenda on the Greg and Dan Show (WMBD-AM)
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John Tillman Interviewed on the Michael Koolidge Show (WHRL-AM 1060)
3/12/2009

Institute CEO John Tillman interviewed about the Economic Reform Agenda on the Michael Koolidge Show.
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John Tillman Interviewed on the Ray Hanania Radio Show
3/12/2009

John Tillman interviewed about the Economic Reform Agenda on the Ray Hanania Radio Show (WJJG-AM 1530).
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Tom Cross Interviewed About Institute's Economic Reform Agenda on Morning News with Bob Murray
3/11/2009

Tom Cross supports Institute's Economic Reform Agenda on Morning News Watch with Bob Murray.
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Illinois Policy Institute Praised by Tom Cross on Chicago Public Radio
3/11/2009

House Republican Leader Tom Cross interviewed about the Institute's Economic Reform Agenda on Eight Forty-Eight Program.
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Illinois Policy Institute Praised by Tom Cross on The Roe Conn Show
3/11/2009

Tom Cross interviewed about support of the Institute's Economic Reform Agenda on WSL-AM890.
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John Tillman interviewed on the Speaking at Will Show with Will Stephens
3/10/2009

Institute CEO speaks with Will Stephens.
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John Tillman with Jeff Berkowitz on Public Affairs
3/4/2009


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When CNBC's Rick Santelli called for a 'Chicago Tea Party'
2/20/2009

When CNBC's Rick Santelli called for a 'Chicago Tea Party' on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade on Thursday morning, the traders agreed that government policy to bailout those who made bad risks was ill-advised and should be reviewed.
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John Tillman appears on WBEZ's Eight Forty-Eight to discuss the 'Chicago Way'
2/10/2009

Institute CEO John Tillman appeared on WBEZ's Eight Forty-Eight morning program to discuss the lack of transparency in Chicago Mayor Daley's bid for federal stimulus dollars.
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John Tillman speaks with Chris Robling, Dick Simpson, and Milt Rosenberg about Illinois Political Corruption Extension 720 with Milt Rosenberg
1/14/2009


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John Tillman on Milt Rosenberg's Extension 720
12/11/2008

Institute CEO John Tillman spoke with Milt Rosenberg about Blagogate.
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John Tillman Appears on the Mike Rosen Show to Discuss Gov. Blagojevich's Arrest
12/10/2008


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John Tillman on the Jon Caldera Show to Discuss Gov. Blagojevich's Arrest
12/9/2008


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The Illinois Policy Institute's Collin Hitt Speaks on Policies for English Language Learners
11/18/2008

On November 18, 2008 the Illinois Policy Institute hosted a forum on English Language Learner policy in Chicago.
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Lexington Institute's Don Soifer Speaks on Policies for English Language Learners
11/18/2008

On November 18,2009 the Illinois Policy Institute hosted a forum on English Language Learner policy in Chicago.
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West Chicago Community HS D94's Tony Reyes Speaks on Policies for English Language Learners
11/18/2008

On November 18, 2008 the Illinois Policy Institute hosted a forum on English Language Learner policy in Chicago.
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Diamond Lake School D76's Roger Prosise Speaks on Policies for English Language Learners
11/18/2008

On November 18, 2008 the Illinois Policy Institute hosted a forum on English Language Learner policy in Chicago.
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John Tillman appears on Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz
11/13/2008

Institute CEO John Tillman appeared on Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz to discuss the 2008 election, the state of Illinois government and the future for free markets, school choice and liberty.
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John Tillman discusses the budget stalemate and transparency on the Jerry Agar Show
10/22/2008


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Institute Radio Coverage Compilation- Fall 2008
9/17/2008


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Video: The Facts about Charter Schools
7/31/2008

Charter schools are revolutionizing public education in Illinois. So why does the state of Illinois place a cap on the number of schools allowed to open? Find out more about charter schools here.
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In Case You Missed It...Institute Speaks Out on Budget Drama
7/10/2008

As budget battles continue to play out in Springfield, the Institute continues to speak out on behalf of Illinois taxpayers and families.
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Piglet Book Makes Headlines Across the State
4/16/2008

The 2008 Illinois Piglet Book exposed over $686 million in wasteful spending, and was featured in television, radio, and print news outlets throughout the state. Watch--and listen!--here.
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Illinois Taxes...Up, Up, and Up?
3/11/2008

First came the Cook County sales tax hike...now there's talk of a so-called 'tax swap' in Springfield. The Institute covered taxes on Chicago radio over the weekend. Listen in here.
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Institute on the Air
2/22/2008

The Institute hit the airwaves yesterday to talk about the governor's 'bait and switch' budget.
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Institute's School Choice Poll Makes Splash
1/30/2008

4 out of 5 Illinoisans would send their children to a non-public school if they had the choice, the Institute's latest poll has revealed. Listen to radio interviews from across the state here.
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Insitute on the Air
1/21/2008

John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute, talks tax hikes and accountability with host Ray Hanania.
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WBBM's 'At Issue' features Institute's Education Work
12/31/2007

Listen to John Tillman, Chairman of the Illinois Policy Institute, as he discusses our groundbreaking educational poll on WBBM At Issue.
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