Gas prices soar higher in Chicago than other Midwestern cities
Gas prices soar higher in Chicago than other Midwestern cities
Multiple layers of taxation make gas sold in Chicago more expensive than in other cities across the Midwest.
Driverless trains: Why does Chicago lag behind London?
Driverless trains: Why does Chicago lag behind London?
Driverless trains and buses could dramatically reduce the cost of Chicago’s expensive public transportation system, resulting in much-needed savings for taxpayers.
Illinois State Fair: Dunk Tank
Illinois State Fair: Dunk Tank
All three major credit rating agencies declare CPS bonds ‘junk’ grade
All three major credit rating agencies declare CPS bonds ‘junk’ grade
Another credit downgrade for the Chicago Board of Education’s debt demonstrates the urgency of immediate fiscal reforms.
Income of out-migrants from Illinois jumped by $8,000 in first year of 2011 income-tax hike
Income of out-migrants from Illinois jumped by $8,000 in first year of 2011 income-tax hike
Illinois’ tax hikes and anti-growth regulatory environment drive away taxpayers and businesses
Union arbitration bill would hurt Illinois taxpayers
Union arbitration bill would hurt Illinois taxpayers
If state politicians override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of SB 1229, they would remove even more state spending from taxpayer oversight.
Quote of the day, August 16
Quote of the day, August 16
Quote of the day, August 15
Quote of the day, August 15
Rehabilitation, restitution undermined by Illinois’ supersized criminal-justice system
Rehabilitation, restitution undermined by Illinois’ supersized criminal-justice system
Illinois lags behind other states in its efforts to curb recidivism through offender rehabilitation.
Rauner signs law establishing statewide rules for use of police body cameras
Rauner signs law establishing statewide rules for use of police body cameras
Police body cameras and other reforms will help save taxpayer dollars and improve both police accountability and public safety.
Structural imbalance
Structural imbalance
Quote of the day, August 14
Quote of the day, August 14
Attitude adjustment: Rauner signs bill axing pay raises for Illinois lawmakers
Attitude adjustment: Rauner signs bill axing pay raises for Illinois lawmakers
No budget, no raise.
Motorola Mobility to cut 500 jobs in Chicago
Motorola Mobility to cut 500 jobs in Chicago
Motorola Mobility’s layoffs will leave 500 Chicago workers without jobs in a state that impedes economic growth.