Quote of the day, April 29
Quote of the day, April 29
Top legal scholar: Lisa Madigan is wrong on local Right-to-Work
Top legal scholar: Lisa Madigan is wrong on local Right-to-Work
Illinois’ attorney general claims local Right-to-Work ordinances violate federal labor laws. But she’s wrong: Federal law doesn’t preempt Illinois state law on this issue.
Quote of the day, April 29
Quote of the day, April 29
Wreck it Rahm
Wreck it Rahm
Why Illinois needs a turnaround in 12 graphics
Why Illinois needs a turnaround in 12 graphics
The failures of Springfield are many, the state and local crises are real, and the time for action is now.
Quote of the day, April 27
Quote of the day, April 27
Cadillac tax will cost Illinois billions without health-benefit reforms
Cadillac tax will cost Illinois billions without health-benefit reforms
If retiree health benefits remain unchanged, Illinois taxpayers will foot the bill for an estimated $1 billion through 2035 in Cadillac taxes on retiree health-insurance plans alone.
Quote of the day, April 25
Quote of the day, April 25
Closing imaginary loopholes in Illinois’ public-records law
Closing imaginary loopholes in Illinois’ public-records law
While the Freedom of Information Act is abundantly clear, secrecy-obsessed bureaucrats often claim exemption.
Bill repealing ban on ex-offender employment in schools passes Illinois House
Bill repealing ban on ex-offender employment in schools passes Illinois House
HB 494 empowers employers to find the best match for their school based on full information of a job applicant’s history.
7-year negative returns in stocks and bonds, fraudulent pension promises
7-year negative returns in stocks and bonds, fraudulent pension promises
How did Illinois’ pension plans become so underfunded? In general, by promising far more than can possibly be delivered.
Going to a Turnaround hearing and want the facts?
Going to a Turnaround hearing and want the facts?
Download this handout to inform yourself and others who attend!
Illinois’ pension squeeze hits Lake Zurich
Illinois’ pension squeeze hits Lake Zurich
Lake Zurich is struggling under the weight of growing pension costs.
The Chicago penalty
The Chicago penalty
Chicago paid a premium on its recent bond offerings. Why? Default risk.