Institute in the Decatur Tribune: Balancing the State Budget Without a Tax Hike
Institute in the Decatur Tribune: Balancing the State Budget Without a Tax Hike
April 15th has come and gone, but Illinoisans need to be perpetually vigilant about taxes
IL Policy Institute Applauds Committee Passage of Groundbreaking School Choice Legislation
IL Policy Institute Applauds Committee Passage of Groundbreaking School Choice Legislation
Landmark school voucher program provides opportunity for Illinois children.
A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools
A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools
Students in Chicago’s lowest-performing public schools could soon have a new choice of schools if the General Assembly adopts a new program proposed by Rev. Senator James Meeks. Senate Bill 2494 would provide school vouchers to students in the bottom-performing ten percent of Chicago public elementary schools, giving those students the opportunity to attend area...
John O’Hara on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart
John O’Hara on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart
The Illinois Policy Institute's John O'Hara was the featured guest on the Daily Show on April 20.
Elevator Operators on the State Payroll
Elevator Operators on the State Payroll
In 2008, there were two elevator operators on the state payroll receiving approximately $40K per year in wages.
$65 Million in Wages at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
$65 Million in Wages at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
In 2008, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency paid 1096 employees over $64 million in wages.
A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools
A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools
ineteen studies have been conducted in cities and states where school voucher programs have been created. Eighteen of them find significant improvement in public school performance.
Fiscal Follies: Why Illinois
Fiscal Follies: Why Illinois
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Institute in the Tribune: A Worthy Education
Institute in the Tribune: A Worthy Education
An op-ed from James Meeks and Andy McKenna cites research from the Illinois Policy Institute.
The Check’s in the Mail
The Check’s in the Mail
Cartoon blogging featuring Scott Stantis.
Workers’ Compensation Commission: Maine vs. Illinois
Workers’ Compensation Commission: Maine vs. Illinois
Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission employees 36 individuals who each made over $100,000 in 2008.
Institute in the Chicago Sun-Times: State Should Embrace Meeks Voucher Bill
Institute in the Chicago Sun-Times: State Should Embrace Meeks Voucher Bill
Meeks' voucher bill, now being considered in the House Executive Committee, will offer 22,000 kids hope for a better life.
Institute in the Chicago Tribune: Halfway to Nowhere
Institute in the Chicago Tribune: Halfway to Nowhere
An editorial in the Chicago Tribune mentions the Institute's proposals as responsible and sensible ideas to solve the budget crisis facing the state.
Budget Analysts on the State Payroll
Budget Analysts on the State Payroll
Find out the average annual wages of a budget analyst on the state payroll here.