A Second Chance
A Second Chance
Last year, a bill aimed at giving families in the worst performing Chicago schools a better opportunity failed in the Illinois House. This year, its back.
Quinn Spokesperson Wrong About Budget Cuts
Quinn Spokesperson Wrong About Budget Cuts
The Institute responds to an interview Quinn spokesperson Kelly Kraft gave Illinois Statehouse News.
Amazon Tax Passes, Jobs Flee
Amazon Tax Passes, Jobs Flee
"It's a shame we have to consider leaving our longtime home in Illinois, but we will do what is best for our business."
School District 86 Makes Excuses on Transparency
School District 86 Makes Excuses on Transparency
In a democracy it is especially important that citizens have access to information so they can actively participate in government and make good choices on Election Day.
PRESS RELEASE: Institute Offers the Suggestions Quinn Says He’s Waiting For
PRESS RELEASE: Institute Offers the Suggestions Quinn Says He’s Waiting For
Illinois is in a fiscal abyss, and without stringent reforms the state will continue failing. Thats why the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute has proposed Budget Solutions 2012"...
Video: Government Union Collective Bargaining 101
Video: Government Union Collective Bargaining 101
Why is it that collective bargaining for public employee unions inevitably leave taxpayers with the short end of the stick?
Budget Solutions 2012 on WLS with Don Wade & Roma
Budget Solutions 2012 on WLS with Don Wade & Roma
Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman discussed Budget Solutions 2012 with morning hosts Don Wade & Roma on WLS 890-AM.
Budget Solutions 2012 in Illinois Statehouse News
Budget Solutions 2012 in Illinois Statehouse News
Illinois Statehouse News wrote a story and produced a video about the Institute's Budget Solutions 2012, which was released March 8.
Springfield School Board Pays $125,000 Premium to Contract with Union Vendor
Springfield School Board Pays $125,000 Premium to Contract with Union Vendor
The Springfield School Board did not choose the lowest bidder to install a geothermal wellfield, which cost taxpayers an additional $125,000.
Competitive Grant Funding: An Innovative Approach to Program and Grant Budgeting
Competitive Grant Funding: An Innovative Approach to Program and Grant Budgeting
We propose that the state creates a $150 million pot of funds. Each of these relatively small programs and grants must compete for funding from the Competitive Grant Funding pot.
Budget Solutions 2012 in Crain’s Chicago Business
Budget Solutions 2012 in Crain’s Chicago Business
Crain's Chicago Business columnist Greg Hinz wrote about Budget Solutions 2012, the Institute's balanced alternative to Gov. Quinn's budget.
ObamaCare’s Failure to Address Tort Reform: Insult to Injury
ObamaCare’s Failure to Address Tort Reform: Insult to Injury
Guest blogger, Dr. Mark Neerhof, examines the need for meaningful tort reform in Illinois.
Institute on FOX Chicago: Don’t Tax Retirement Benefits
Institute on FOX Chicago: Don’t Tax Retirement Benefits
Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman appeared on FOX Chicago on March 9 to discuss Senate President John Cullerton's suggestion that retirement income be taxed.
UPCOMING EVENT: Lessons in Leadership from “Governor Veto” – March 23
UPCOMING EVENT: Lessons in Leadership from “Governor Veto” – March 23
In New Mexico former Gov. Gary Johnson was a bold leader for government reform. What lessons can Illinois learn from this? Join us on March 23 as we host Gary Johnson for a cocktail hour discussion.