Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan admitted that he rigged a minimum-wage ballot question to boost former Gov. Pat Quinn’s re-election chances.
The average income of people leaving Illinois shot up by $8,000 in the first year of the state’s 2011 income tax hike.
Child-welfare system reforms proposed in a new report from the Family Defense Center would prevent unjust findings of inadequate supervision.
Despite lacking a budget, Gov. Bruce Rauner is continuing CCAP for families currently receiving its services.
Licensing schemes are inconsistent in numerous ways, with some states imposing strict regulations on a profession while others don't require licensing at all.
Restorative-justice programs ensure that property-crime victims are compensated for their losses and reduce prison costs.
HB 2474 mandates that certain counties publicize new budget proposals and improves taxpayers’ access to local budget information.
First steps to reduce spending, ease offender re-entry and enhance public safety