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Half a Million for Phone Interviews

Half a Million for Phone Interviews

The Department of Public Health spent $551,895.96 on telephone interviews for the CDC. Find out more here.

Institute on First Business: Should We Hike Unemployment Insurance Taxes?

Institute on First Business: Should We Hike Unemployment Insurance Taxes?

The Institute's Director of Outreach, Brian Costin, appeared January 12 on on the nationally syndicated show First Business responding to the recent unemployment insurance tax hike and extended benefits in Illinois.

Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address

Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address

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

Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address

Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address

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

Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address

Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address

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