Chicago Sun-Times article on Illinois Policy Institute CEO riddled with errors, mischaracterizations

By illinoispolicy

05/14/2018

In a changing media landscape, it’s important that legacy media players like the Sun-Times live up to the tradition of journalistic excellence. Sadly, they failed in this article.

TAGS: Chicago Sun-Times, john tillman, ProPublica, ProPublica Illinois

Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman released the following statement on a recent editorial cartoon

By illinoispolicy

08/16/2017

Statement on editorial cartoon

Rivian Automotive gets $49.5 million in state tax credits for 1,000 jobs over 10 years

By Brendan Bakala

03/08/2017

The car manufacturer is promising to bring more than 1,000 jobs to Normal, Ill., after being offered $49.5 million in state tax credits and more in local tax credits and abatements.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, cronyism, DCEO, jobs, manufacturing, tax credits

Illinois has highest combined sales tax burden in Midwest, seventh-highest in U.S.

By Brendan Bakala

02/02/2017

Illinois politicians burden the state’s residents with the highest combined state and average local sales tax rate in the Midwest, along with numerous other taxes and fees.

TAGS: sales tax, taxes

Springfield 2016: Taxpayer, criminal justice victories amid ongoing budget gridlock

By Ari Shroyer

12/25/2016

Although the battle for the budget drags on, there were several important legislative wins for Illinoisans in 2016 including criminal justice reform, averting tax hikes, and stopping Madigan’s agenda in the lame duck session.

Mars and Wrigley to combine in 2017, call Chicago home

By Brendan Bakala

10/06/2016

The new business, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, forms after Mars purchased minority stake in Wrigley.

TAGS: Chicago, jobs, manufacturing, workers compensation

Former Illinois Policy Institute President Kristina Rasmussen has been appointed chief of staff to Gov. Bruce Rauner.

By illinoispolicy

06/21/2016

Former Illinois Policy Institute President Kristina Rasmussen has been appointed chief of staff to Gov. Bruce Rauner.

TAGS: kristina rasmussen

Endurance: A lesson from generations of American patriots for Illinoisans today

By John Tillman

05/16/2016

Those fighting in Springfield for a better future for Illinois should look to past generations of Americans who stayed the course through long and difficult battles for liberty.

6 reasons why Chicago taxes will keep going up

By Ted Dabrowski

03/24/2016

Even with the city’s record tax hike and massive borrowing, lack of reform means Chicagoans can expect to open up their wallets yet again.

Self-sufficiency for those who have paid their debt to society: 3 criminal-justice reforms Illinois needs

By Bryant Jackson-Green

03/23/2016

Without a job, an ex-offender is likely to re-enter the system. Finding work breaks that cycle. Illinois needs major re-entry reforms that remove barriers to employment and work – and give ex-offenders a chance at success.

TAGS: business liability, criminal justice reform, sealing expansion