Legislators Ready to Redraw Districts; Dems Will Deal with Population Shifts
Legislators Ready to Redraw Districts; Dems Will Deal with Population Shifts
Institute CEO, John Tillman, was quoted in a Belleville News Democrat story about legislative redistricting.
Institute in Rockford Register Star: Could Wisconsin’s Labor Rights ‘Ruckus’ Happen in Illinois?
Institute in Rockford Register Star: Could Wisconsin’s Labor Rights ‘Ruckus’ Happen in Illinois?
Illinois Policy Institute's Collin Hitt was quoted in a story in the Rockford Register Star about whether the union battles in Wisconsin could occur in Illinois.
Survey Findings: Probation Officers Have No Confidence in Chief
Survey Findings: Probation Officers Have No Confidence in Chief
Cook County probation officers have cast an enormous vote of no confidence in their current probation chief, according to an online survey conducted by the Illinois Policy Institute.
State Sovereignty. National Union.
State Sovereignty. National Union.
If Illinois fails financially, it will not do so in unison with the rest of the country. Will voters from Texas, Florida and the rest of the states send their tax dollars to help? Perhaps the success of "The Mount Vernon Statement" suggests not.
State Sovereignty. National Union.
State Sovereignty. National Union.
If Illinois fails financially, it will not do so in unison with the rest of the country. Will voters from Texas, Florida and the other 45 states send their tax dollars to help? Perhaps the success of "The Mount Vernon Statement" suggests not.
Institute on My 50 Chicago: Chicago Municipal Election 2011
Institute on My 50 Chicago: Chicago Municipal Election 2011
Illinois Policy Institute's John O'Hara was an in-studio guest on Monique Caradine's "Perspective" show Sunday on My FOX 50. He talked about the upcoming mayoral election and how voters can encourage Chicago's next mayor keeps their priorities in mind.
Local Governments Receive Failing Grade in Transparency
Local Governments Receive Failing Grade in Transparency
Illinois Policy Institute's Brian Costin is quoted in a story on local transparency.
Illinois Not Yet Wisconsin When it Comes to State Worker Unions
Illinois Not Yet Wisconsin When it Comes to State Worker Unions
John Tillman was quoted in a State Journal Register story about the unlikelihood that Gov. Quinn would take on public employee unions the way Gov. Walker is doing in Wisconsin.
Institute on Chicago Tonight: Political Chaos in Wisconsin
Institute on Chicago Tonight: Political Chaos in Wisconsin
Illinois Policy Institute's Diana Rickert was a guest on the Tuesday night broadcast of "Chicago Tonight" discussing the union debacle in Wisconsin.
CEO Statement: 7 Ideas for Chicago’s New Mayor
CEO Statement: 7 Ideas for Chicago’s New Mayor
Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman offers seven ideas for Rahm Emanuel.
Plus 945: Why Quinn Doesn’t Fear Public Employee Unions
Plus 945: Why Quinn Doesn’t Fear Public Employee Unions
While governors in New York and Wisconsin are stirring up much antagonism from state and local employees after making sizable cuts to stave off fiscal calamity, Illinois's Governor is adding hundreds to the state payroll.
Illinois Cell Phone Taxes 5th Highest in Nation
Illinois Cell Phone Taxes 5th Highest in Nation
In Illinois over 20%, on average, of your phone bill is federal, state, and local taxes.
By Brian Costin
Alaska Governor Refuses to Implement Obamacare
Alaska Governor Refuses to Implement Obamacare
Following Judge Vinson's ruling declaring the federal healthcare legislation void, Alaska Governor Sean Parnell has said he will not implement the unconstitutional law.
Households Are Saving Money, Why Can’t Government?
Households Are Saving Money, Why Can’t Government?
During the recession, American households have reduced their spending, paid down their debt, and increased their savings. Sadly, Government has not followed their example.