Institute on AM 560 WIND: Quinn Must Reign In Spending
Institute on AM 560 WIND: Quinn Must Reign In Spending
The Illinois Policy Institute's Director of Policy, Collin Hitt, spoke with WIND's Big John & Amy about Gov. Quinn's budget.
A Real Path to a Brighter Tomorrow
A Real Path to a Brighter Tomorrow
The Governor's budget recklessly ignores the biggest problem Illinois faces: Out of control spending.
Become a Watchdog: BGA Training with Institute’s Brian Costin
Become a Watchdog: BGA Training with Institute’s Brian Costin
The BGA's volunteer Citizen Watchdog Training is a free program that empowers citizens to keep an eye on their government and report about what's going on in their local communities.
Institute on WLS with Cisco Cotto
Institute on WLS with Cisco Cotto
John Tillman was a guest on Cisco Cotto's Thursday morning show to talk about the problems with Gov. Quinn's budget.
Institute on FOX Chicago: Quinns Budget Not Good Enough – Tillman
Institute on FOX Chicago: Quinns Budget Not Good Enough – Tillman
Institute CEO, John Tillman, appeared on FOX Chicago to discuss Gov. Quinn's new budget proposal.
Institute in Chicago Tribune: Wrong-Way Quinn
Institute in Chicago Tribune: Wrong-Way Quinn
The Chicago Tribune named the Illinois Policy Institute as one of the organizations that has proposed spending reforms in Springfield.
Institute in CNN Money: Illinois Governor Proposes Borrowing $8.7 Billion
Institute in CNN Money: Illinois Governor Proposes Borrowing $8.7 Billion
Institute CEO, John Tillman, featured in an article on Gov. Quinn's plan to borrow $8.7 Billion in attempt to pay off existing debt.
Institute on Chicago Tonight: Budget Analysis
Institute on Chicago Tonight: Budget Analysis
Institute CEO, John Tillman, appeared as a panelist to discuss the governor's budget plan.
Institute on ABC Chicago: Reaction to the Governor’s Budget Address
Institute on ABC Chicago: Reaction to the Governor’s Budget Address
The governor's budget address did not address the real problem of out of control spending, particularly in regard to public employee pensions.
Institute in Chicagoist: County Tried Misusing Drug Tests
Institute in Chicagoist: County Tried Misusing Drug Tests
Lee Williams, Institute Investigative Reporter, featured in an article on corruption in the Cook County Adult Probation Department.
Institute in Rockford Register Star:Clueless in Springfield, Lawmakers Hand Out Raises
Institute in Rockford Register Star:Clueless in Springfield, Lawmakers Hand Out Raises
Institute featured in a story on the state's debt, tax hike, and raises in Springfield.
Pension Reform in Illinois to Continue ‘For the Good of Both Taxpayers and Employees’
Pension Reform in Illinois to Continue ‘For the Good of Both Taxpayers and Employees’
Institute CEO, John Tillman, featured in an article on reform of the state pension system.
Statement on Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address
Statement on Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address
Since taking office, Gov. Quinn has avoided taking on the root causes of Illinoiss fiscal mess. Instead of reducing, restructuring and cutting spending, Gov. Quinn continues to pursue a policy of taxing, borrowing and spending at record rates.
New Probation Policy: Zero Tolerance for Sex Offenders
New Probation Policy: Zero Tolerance for Sex Offenders
Cook County Probation officers say theres a new pro-arrest policy regarding sexual offenders, which resulted from increased public scrutiny of their department.