Almost $5,000 on Business Cards
Almost $5,000 on Business Cards
The state spent $4,765 on Business cards in 2008 and 2009.
Institute on First Business: Should We Hike Unemployment Insurance Taxes?
Institute on First Business: Should We Hike Unemployment Insurance Taxes?
The Institute's Director of Outreach, Brian Costin, appeared January 12 on on the nationally syndicated show First Business responding to the recent unemployment insurance tax hike and extended benefits in Illinois.
February 5: In Our Hands – Vouchers and the Future of Education in Illinois
February 5: In Our Hands – Vouchers and the Future of Education in Illinois
Please join us for our education summit, In Our Hands, a gathering of national experts on school choice. The lunch session will be keynoted by the activist, pastor and state lawmaker, the Rev. Senator James Meeks.
Arizona Sells State Buildings
Arizona Sells State Buildings
$735 million from state sale.
FCC Public Comment Deadline to Stop Net Neutrality Regulation January 14th
FCC Public Comment Deadline to Stop Net Neutrality Regulation January 14th
Want to speak out about one of the top free speech issues of the year? Today is the deadline to comment on the government
Treating Themselves To Tax Dollars
Treating Themselves To Tax Dollars
Nothing is easier to spend than other people's money.
Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address
Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address
The Institute's CEO, John Tillman, appears on Chicago Tonight on January 13 responding to the Governor's State of the State address. John was critical of the Governor taking on as much short term debt as he has but applauded the Governor for his efforts
Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address
Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address
The Institute's CEO, John Tillman, appears on Chicago Tonight on January 13 responding to the Governor's State of the State address. John was critical of the Governor taking on as much short term debt as he has but applauded the Governor for his efforts
Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address
Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address
The Institute's CEO, John Tillman, appears on Chicago Tonight on January 13 responding to the Governor's State of the State address. John was critical of the Governor taking on as much short term debt as he has but applauded the Governor for his efforts
Put Preschool in Time Out
Put Preschool in Time Out
A federal government study says the (federal) Head Start program isn't working.
Lodging at the Hilton
Lodging at the Hilton
by Mark Cavers Using our transparency website, IllinoisOpenGov.org, I found that in 2008, the Department of Employment Security spent $1,489.20 at the Hilton in Springfield.
Over $120K in Telecom Expenses
Over $120K in Telecom Expenses
The Governor's Office spent $123,180 in telecom expenses last year. Where can you see the charges online? Find out here.
Want to Start a Charter School?
Want to Start a Charter School?
Then check out this free guide from the Illinois Network of Charter Schools.
PRESS RELEASE: Illinois Policy Institute Outlines Path to Statewide Public Education Reform
PRESS RELEASE: Illinois Policy Institute Outlines Path to Statewide Public Education Reform
New report offers three policy initiatives for providing parent