Illinois can cut crime and prison-population growth at the same time
Illinois can cut crime and prison-population growth at the same time
States across the country have made major gains on both fronts.
Illinois’ unfunded pension liability has increased by $13 million per day since 1996
Illinois’ unfunded pension liability has increased by $13 million per day since 1996
The main driver? A defined-benefit system.
Quote of the day, May 14
Quote of the day, May 14
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure
What’s the SEIU hiding?
What’s the SEIU hiding?
Dues-paying members have a right to know how their union is spending their money, and who’s getting a cut.
Quote of the day, May 13
Quote of the day, May 13
Illinois’ property taxes are out of control, let taxpayers take driver’s seat
Illinois’ property taxes are out of control, let taxpayers take driver’s seat
Piecemeal fixes to the state’s property-tax problem have failed. It’s time to give the purse strings back to average Illinoisans.
IL taxpayers overpaid for pensions by more than $16B under original Edgar ramp
IL taxpayers overpaid for pensions by more than $16B under original Edgar ramp
What happens when financial gimmicks win out over real pension reform?
Moody’s downgrades Chicago to junk-bond status in wake of pension ruling
Moody’s downgrades Chicago to junk-bond status in wake of pension ruling
Expect local-government finances across the state to spiral downward until politicians pass a constitutional amendment.
Supreme Court ruling to Illinois businesses: Get out while you still can
Supreme Court ruling to Illinois businesses: Get out while you still can
Illinois lawmakers have tried and failed to fix a broken system through tax hikes.
Quote of the day, May 12
Quote of the day, May 12
Quote of the day, May 11
Quote of the day, May 11
Quote of the day, May 10
Quote of the day, May 10