Institute's investigative reporter, Lee Williams, discusses a negligence suit filed against the Cook County Adult Probation Department and it's chief officer.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie views the recent tax increases in Illinois as an opportunity to woo businesses to New Jersey, and has just released a radio ad on his website.
Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced through a spokeswoman he will not address the civil rights lawsuit filed against his probation chief.
The Institute launched a Spanish language series earlier this week. In collaboration with the policy, outreach and watchdog investigative reporting teams at the Institute, Daniel Anthony, director of marketing and communications, will lead this effort.
The family of a 13-year-old girl who police say was sexually assaulted by a poorly-supervised probationer has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Cook County acting-Chief Probation Officer Jesus Reyes.
According to a Renaissance Schools Fund and Richard Day Research poll, Chicago's charter school parents report overwhelming satisfaction with the quality of their children's education.
Now that the tax increases have been signed into law, Illinois must do everything it can to keep businesses from leaving the state. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) can lead the way by correcting a work slowdown
From January 23rd to January 29th, America celebrates the power of choice in education. Advocates all across the nation are emphasizing real ways to improve the education of America's children.
Amidst record demand for services, IDES agency heads say they dont know why the appeals department is handling a fraction of the cases it did at this time last year. Staffers say the delay is intentional.
Post tax hike farewell letters from Illinois residents.
Senator Toomey discusses the consequences of raising the debt ceiling.
With the new additions, there are now 26 states participating in the Florida-based lawsuit.
A number of business owners have joined the over 2,400 who have signed our tax hike repeal petition and have stated their intention to leave Illinois or close their doors.
In one of my first media appearances following the tax increases, I noted that the Institute would immediately begin to work on repealing them. Some have wondered if this makes any sense ... Here are some reasons why it does.