Killing Illiana: Closing the road to nowhere a win for Illinois
Killing Illiana: Closing the road to nowhere a win for Illinois
Why the nightmare named Illiana should be scrapped once and for all.
Suspending state energy assistance opens door for reform in Illinois
Suspending state energy assistance opens door for reform in Illinois
With the right reforms, Illinois can provide energy assistance to people who need it without using scarce state dollars.
Solving Illinois’ pension crisis
Solving Illinois’ pension crisis
Actuarial analysis offers options to transition to a defined-contribution retirement plan
Saving CCP: Budget reforms preserve benefits for elderly residents in need
Saving CCP: Budget reforms preserve benefits for elderly residents in need
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent actions highlight the need for change in the Illinois Department of Aging’s largest program.
Madigan, Cullerton and the absurdity of Springfield’s budget blame game
Madigan, Cullerton and the absurdity of Springfield’s budget blame game
Responsibility for Illinois’ sorry state of affairs falls at the feet of House Speaker Mike Madigan, Senate President John Cullerton and their combined 80 years in state government.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources grants full of waste
Illinois Department of Natural Resources grants full of waste
Taxpayers are on the hook for $8 million a year in wasteful grants for amenities ranging from dog parks to disc-golf courses.
Illinoisans suffer, politicians get paid should General Assembly fail to pass balanced budget
Illinoisans suffer, politicians get paid should General Assembly fail to pass balanced budget
If state lawmakers fail to pass a balanced budget by a three-fifths majority vote, essential programs will be harmed. But thanks to House Speaker Mike Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton, politicians will still get their paychecks.
‘Bond Girl’ on Chicago and the quality of credit analysis in the municipal bond market
‘Bond Girl’ on Chicago and the quality of credit analysis in the municipal bond market
The insight in Culpepper’s report is detailed and damning.
Warning shots fired, Chicago pays $200M penalty for bad reputation in bond issue
Warning shots fired, Chicago pays $200M penalty for bad reputation in bond issue
The most recent round of city borrowing is a sign of things to come.
Madigan budget laced with wasteful spending
Madigan budget laced with wasteful spending
The broken state budget proposed by House Speaker Mike Madigan includes spending on wine production, mosquito abatement and a student newspaper.
Voice support for property-tax freeze
Voice support for property-tax freeze
SB 1046 would allow taxpayers to take back control over skyrocketing property taxes.
Illinois group spends $700K in tax dollars to lobby for higher taxes
Illinois group spends $700K in tax dollars to lobby for higher taxes
Local-government lobbying groups are using residents’ money to lobby for higher income taxes.
The buck stops here: Toss Madigan’s illegal budget
The buck stops here: Toss Madigan’s illegal budget
If Madigan wants borrowing, tax hikes or some combination of the two, he should present his wish list to Illinois taxpayers.
Illinois’ property taxes are out of control, let taxpayers take driver’s seat
Illinois’ property taxes are out of control, let taxpayers take driver’s seat
Piecemeal fixes to the state’s property-tax problem have failed. It’s time to give the purse strings back to average Illinoisans.