Record 1.05 million Illinois households on food stamps this Thanksgiving
Record 1.05 million Illinois households on food stamps this Thanksgiving
More and more households becoming dependent on food stamps reveals the true impact of Illinois’ sputtering economy.
By Michael Lucci
Illinois workforce grows, but job creation rate worst in the Midwest
Illinois workforce grows, but job creation rate worst in the Midwest
Illinois is now down 138,200 total payroll jobs in the recession era, the second-worst recovery of any state.
By Michael Lucci
Recession-era job losses
Recession-era job losses
Some sectors of Illinois' economy have recovered completely, while others remain dramatically below pre recession levels.
2014 Liberty Speakers Series
2014 Liberty Speakers Series
We’re excited to announce the following events as part of our Liberty Speakers Series in 2014. Clark Neily, April 17, 2014 Mary Katharine Ham, May 8, 2014 S.E. Cupp, June 10, 2014 We look forward to seeing you at these events.
By Chris Andriesen
Remembering Don Wade
Remembering Don Wade
Like so many in Chicago, I was saddened to hear that longtime WLS radio host Don Wade died last week. Don and his co-host and wife Roma arrived in Chicago about the same time as I did. They became my radio “friends” and helped me fall in love with the city. Being a guest on...
By John Tillman
My representative scored what?
My representative scored what?
Earlier this year, theAi??Illinois Policy Institute released a Vote Card, grading each of our state senators and representatives on their voting record. Today, theAi??National Taxpayers Union Types of generic synthroid Ai??released its 2011 Congressional Rating, which grades legislators at the national level. The Congressional Rating scores each senator and representative on his or her commitment...
By Mark Cavers
Capitol Updates: April 22 week in review
Capitol Updates: April 22 week in review
It was a quiet week in Springfield as the Illinois Senate was the only chamber in session. Heres what took place: Virtual charter school moratorium bill assigned to substantive committee On Wednesday, the Senate Assignments Committee referred House Bill 494 to the Senate Education Committee, where it is scheduled to be heard next Tuesday, April...
By Jane McEnaney