Illinois loses people at a faster rate than any other Midwestern state
Illinois loses people at a faster rate than any other Midwestern state
Since 2010, Illinois has lost on net 2.6 percent of its taxpayers and dependents, along with billions of dollars of taxable income, dwarfing the rates of out-migration of other Midwestern and neighboring states.
Unemployment bill easily clears Illinois House
Unemployment bill easily clears Illinois House
House Bill 1285 also clarifies the definitions of employee misconduct allowing for denial of benefits.
By Mark Fitton
Illinois Attorney General asks for federal probe of Chicago Police Department
Illinois Attorney General asks for federal probe of Chicago Police Department
Madigan’s letter to the Justice Department came on the same day Chicago’s police superintendent, Garry McCarthy, resigned at the request of Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
By Mark Fitton
First set of Illinois license plates without mailed renewal reminders expired Dec. 1
First set of Illinois license plates without mailed renewal reminders expired Dec. 1
The budget stalemate in Springfield has forced Illinois’ Secretary of State to suspend mailing vehicle registration renewal notices to vehicle owners.
By Amy Korte
John Deere announces Illinois layoffs
John Deere announces Illinois layoffs
The Illinois stalwart is cutting hundreds of jobs in the midst of the state’s worst-in-the-Midwest manufacturing climate.
By Austin Berg
6 reasons the Chicago Teachers Union has no business striking again
6 reasons the Chicago Teachers Union has no business striking again
The Chicago Teachers Union should think twice before making demands that could result in more taxes on city residents, school closings and teacher layoffs.
By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner
How to heal Illinois’ economy: Reform permission, friction and preparation policies
How to heal Illinois’ economy: Reform permission, friction and preparation policies
Illinois can implement several reforms now to remove obstacles to starting businesses, reduce the cost and aggravation of doing business, and more effectively educate the next generation of workers.
By Michael Lucci
Law enforcement now seizes more property from citizens than burglars
Law enforcement now seizes more property from citizens than burglars
U.S. law enforcement took in more than $5 billion from the American public in 2014 through asset forfeiture, compared to the $3.5 billion lost nationally to burglary.
By Bryant Jackson-Green
San Antonio admits anti-competitive food truck law is “not defensible”
San Antonio admits anti-competitive food truck law is “not defensible”
The law, which is similar to Chicago’s food-truck rules, was changed when San Antonio’s city attorney advised the city’s best bet was to change its rules as opposed to going to court.
Same old, same old: New Cook County budget hikes spending, taxes and fees
Same old, same old: New Cook County budget hikes spending, taxes and fees
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle resorted to the same tired formula that has all but bankrupted Chicago.
By Austin Berg
Busting the Springfield power monopoly: Madigan, Dunkin and why Illinois needs term limits
Busting the Springfield power monopoly: Madigan, Dunkin and why Illinois needs term limits
The defiance of certain Democrats in the General Assembly shows House Speaker Mike Madigan’s stranglehold on power is weakening.
By Jim Long