In 2008, the 9 landscape architects on the state payroll received wages that were almost $20,000 higher than the average annual wages for all landscape architects in Illinois.
Can you read 2,300 pages in just a few hours? There is no way Illinois state legislators are reading the entire budget before they go to vote on it.
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Did your legislator stand up for the kids? Or did they stand with the union lobbyists?
Tobacco tax hikes come with a number of significant policy complications.
In fiscal year 2009, the DCEO gave the Consolidated Grain & Barge Co a $750K grant to expand their operations in Mound City, Illinois.
The Transparency Pledge has received bi-partisan support with 6 Republicans and 5 Democrats signing the pledge since April 20th.
Director of education policy Collin Hitt gives an update on SB 2494, the bill that would give vouchers to students in Chicago's worst schools.
Executive vice president Kristina Rasmussen gives an update on the intense debate going on in the House on the state budget.
The keynote speaker is Tim King Founder and CEO, Urban Prep Academies. Come to this event and meet Chicago-Area Charter School Operators and Developers.
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Medicaid transparency (HB5241) has passed both Houses and now awaits a signature from the Governor.
In 2008, the Governor's Office employed a horticulturist who cost taxpayers $61,000.
The Illinois Policy Institute held a luncheon discussion