A Tea Party Book
A Tea Party Book
John O'Hara of the Heartland Institute has written a book about the Tea Party movement.
Three Military Jets at $9,900 Per Hour
Three Military Jets at $9,900 Per Hour
by Kate Piercy Want to know more about the all-expenses paid trip some select members of Congress took to Copenhagen? CBS took a closer look into the spending details of the Copenhagen Climate Summit trip, and although they had a rather tough time getting much information from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, they found how much was...
Illinois Lawmakers Face Severe Budget Shortfall As Legislature Prepares to Open
Illinois Lawmakers Face Severe Budget Shortfall As Legislature Prepares to Open
The state's budget outlook wouldn't be so bleak if policymakers had acted earlier on numerous recommendations to cut costs and make reforms, said Kristina Rasmussen, executive vice president of the Illinois Policy Institute.
More than $30 Million on Statistical and Tabulation Services
More than $30 Million on Statistical and Tabulation Services
The State of Illinois spent more than $30 million on statistical and tabulation services in 2008 and 2009. Which departments spent the most? Find out here.
Vaguely Reported Office Equipment
Vaguely Reported Office Equipment
The Department of Employment Security reported their spending in a way that told us very little about what the money was actually going towards.
We’re All Hugo Chavez Now
We’re All Hugo Chavez Now
Chavez threatens to seize any business in Venezuela that raises prices. That could not happen in American could it?
Want to Bust Illinois’s Budget? Pass ObamaCare.
Want to Bust Illinois’s Budget? Pass ObamaCare.
Illinois's budget is broke, but the Medicaid expansion in ObamaCare would makes things much, much worse. New estimates on just how bad things would be are now available.
How Will Health Care Legislation Affect Your HSA?
How Will Health Care Legislation Affect Your HSA?
How will health care legislation affect your health savings account (HSA) or high deductible health plan (HDHP)?
PRESS RELEASE: Did Chicago’s Snow Removal Make the Grade?
PRESS RELEASE: Did Chicago’s Snow Removal Make the Grade?
The Illinois Policy Institute monitored how well Chicago responded to the recent snowstorm. Find out more here!
Scaring Small Business
Scaring Small Business
Businesses are reluctant to employ people when they fear higher taxes.
Chicago’s Snow Clearing Performance Rating
Chicago’s Snow Clearing Performance Rating
Snow hit Chicago January 7, how well did the city respond?
More Than $3,000 on Cushions
More Than $3,000 on Cushions
The Department of Employment Security spent over $3,000 on chair cushions over the last two years.
What Legislators Need to Hear
What Legislators Need to Hear
Politicians, like anyone else, like to hear what they want to hear. Whether they like it or not, they need to hear from you.
Department of Employment Security Spends More than $450K on Paper
Department of Employment Security Spends More than $450K on Paper
The Department of Employment Security spent more than $650,000 to one vendor in 2009 with over $450,000 in payments for paper.