Vaguely Reported Office Equipment
Vaguely Reported Office Equipment
The Department of Employment Security reported their spending in a way that told us very little about what the money was actually going towards.
We’re All Hugo Chavez Now
We’re All Hugo Chavez Now
Chavez threatens to seize any business in Venezuela that raises prices. That could not happen in American could it?
Want to Bust Illinois’s Budget? Pass ObamaCare.
Want to Bust Illinois’s Budget? Pass ObamaCare.
Illinois's budget is broke, but the Medicaid expansion in ObamaCare would makes things much, much worse. New estimates on just how bad things would be are now available.
How Will Health Care Legislation Affect Your HSA?
How Will Health Care Legislation Affect Your HSA?
How will health care legislation affect your health savings account (HSA) or high deductible health plan (HDHP)?
PRESS RELEASE: Did Chicago’s Snow Removal Make the Grade?
PRESS RELEASE: Did Chicago’s Snow Removal Make the Grade?
The Illinois Policy Institute monitored how well Chicago responded to the recent snowstorm. Find out more here!
Scaring Small Business
Scaring Small Business
Businesses are reluctant to employ people when they fear higher taxes.
Chicago’s Snow Clearing Performance Rating
Chicago’s Snow Clearing Performance Rating
Snow hit Chicago January 7, how well did the city respond?
More Than $3,000 on Cushions
More Than $3,000 on Cushions
The Department of Employment Security spent over $3,000 on chair cushions over the last two years.
What Legislators Need to Hear
What Legislators Need to Hear
Politicians, like anyone else, like to hear what they want to hear. Whether they like it or not, they need to hear from you.
Department of Employment Security Spends More than $450K on Paper
Department of Employment Security Spends More than $450K on Paper
The Department of Employment Security spent more than $650,000 to one vendor in 2009 with over $450,000 in payments for paper.
Movin’ On Out
Movin’ On Out
More people left Illinois last year than any other state except Michigan, according to a new study by United Van Lines.
Bring in the Cameras
Bring in the Cameras
As the national health care debate moves behind closed doors, CSPAN tries to let the sunshine in...and Obama's campaign promises come back to haunt him.
Ten Cool Tax Breaks
Ten Cool Tax Breaks
If we can't an across-the-board tax cut, let's pile up the tax breaks.
Medicare and the Mayo Clinic
Medicare and the Mayo Clinic
The Boston Globe's Jeff Jacoby explores the problems with Medicare--and why we should imitate Mayo instead.