IDES Staffers Say Orchestrated Slowdown Exists at Agency
IDES Staffers Say Orchestrated Slowdown Exists at Agency
Amidst record demand for services, IDES agency heads say they dont know why the appeals department is handling a fraction of the cases it did at this time last year.
Staffers say the delay is intentional.
Illinois Residents Pack Up for Other States
Illinois Residents Pack Up for Other States
Post tax hike farewell letters from Illinois residents.
The Reality of the Debt Ceiling
The Reality of the Debt Ceiling
Senator Toomey discusses the consequences of raising the debt ceiling.
Six States Join Florida Lawsuit Against ObamaCare
Six States Join Florida Lawsuit Against ObamaCare
With the new additions, there are now 26 states participating in the Florida-based lawsuit.
Small Business Owners Make Plans to Leave Illinois
Small Business Owners Make Plans to Leave Illinois
A number of business owners have joined the over 2,400 who have signed our tax hike repeal petition and have stated their intention to leave Illinois or close their doors.
Why Repealing the Tax Hikes Is Important
Why Repealing the Tax Hikes Is Important
In one of my first media appearances following the tax increases, I noted that the Institute would immediately begin to work on repealing them. Some have wondered if this makes any sense ... Here are some reasons why it does.
Institute on FOX Chicago: Illinois Bad for Business
Institute on FOX Chicago: Illinois Bad for Business
Illinois already has a bad reputation as a place to do business and the new tax increase approved in Springfield is only going to make the situation worse, according to critics of the tax increase.
Six States Join Florida Lawsuit Against ObamaCare
Six States Join Florida Lawsuit Against ObamaCare
With the new additions, there are now 26 states participating in the Florida-based lawsuit.
Institute on FOX Chicago: Repeal the Tax Hike
Institute on FOX Chicago: Repeal the Tax Hike
It's no surprise the majority of Illinois residents are outraged at the new increase in business and income taxes. Now there are calls for lawmakers to repeal it, and some lawmakers are on board.
Propose $2.5 Trillion in Spending Cuts, Check
Propose $2.5 Trillion in Spending Cuts, Check
Rep. Jim Jordan proposes federal budget cuts which will save $2.5 Trillion over ten years
Chicago Traffic Ranked Worst in the Nation
Chicago Traffic Ranked Worst in the Nation
Chicago commuters often complain about traffic, with good reason.
Preckwinkle’s Office Briefed on Probation Problems
Preckwinkle’s Office Briefed on Probation Problems
The Illinois Policy Institute was asked to brief Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle's staff about systemic flaws uncovered during its ongoing investigation of the county's Adult Probation Department.
New Study Confirms Need for Obamacare Repeal
New Study Confirms Need for Obamacare Repeal
A new survey finds disturbing predictions about the future of health care from those most qualified to say, doctors.
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