Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

10 Years until Your Share of the Nation’s Debt Doubles

10 Years until Your Share of the Nation’s Debt Doubles

A painstakingly accurate chart from the Mercatus Center's Veronique de Rugy illustrates what current policies will do to our share of the nation's debt. Take your portion today, and double it.

Your Taxes at Work: Sending CPS Teachers to Las Vegas

Your Taxes at Work: Sending CPS Teachers to Las Vegas

Despite the $700 million budget deficit Chicago Public Schools is facing, fourteen Chicago public school teachers went on an all-expense paid trip to a Las Vegas resort and spa for a conference last year.

Illinois Government Ready to Spend More

Illinois Government Ready to Spend More

Illinois lawmakers are proposing legislation that would create new state agencies and give out tax credits to certain groups.

Off with the Red Tape

Off with the Red Tape

Excess red tape hurts business. Where superfluous laws and regulations prevail, businesses and individuals lose out.

Blizzard 2011: Snow Squad Reviews Chicago’s Side Road Clean Up

Blizzard 2011: Snow Squad Reviews Chicago’s Side Road Clean Up

The Snow Squad was Sunday afternoon capturing the conditions of side streets throughout the city. Five days after the Blizzard of 2011 we saw significant improvement in the conditions of the city's neighborhood and side streets.

Institute on FOX Chicago: Chicago’s Response to the Storm

Institute on FOX Chicago: Chicago’s Response to the Storm

Despite a monumental traffic debacle along Lake Shore Drive, the Illinois Policy Institute said Chicago City Hall did an “exceptional job” responding to the Great Blizzard of 2011.

Sen. Duffy Files Institute Inspired Transparency Legislation

Sen. Duffy Files Institute Inspired Transparency Legislation

After hearing of the Local Transparency Project and the 10-Point Transparency Checklist, Sen. Dan Duffy contacted the Illinois Policy Institute to address the issue with legislation at state level.

Blizzard 2011: Updated Snow Squad Grade B

Blizzard 2011: Updated Snow Squad Grade B

The Institute's Snow Squad canvassed the city to see how well Chicago responded to the Blizzard of 2011 and gave the city a B.