Eliminating ‘max-outs’ can reduce incarceration costs
Eliminating ‘max-outs’ can reduce incarceration costs
Through the smarter use of parole, Illinois may be able to cut millions from its prison budget.
New law increases scrutiny of Illinois’ ailing pension funds
New law increases scrutiny of Illinois’ ailing pension funds
HB 422 mandates more frequent examination of Illinois’ pension funds and promotes a much-needed increase in state retirement fund oversight.
New law ends automatic transfer of some juveniles to adult court
New law ends automatic transfer of some juveniles to adult court
Changes to transfer policy will keep more minors under juvenile supervision, where they belong.
Quote of the day, August 4
Quote of the day, August 4
Illinois’ occupational licensing laws undermine ex-offender rehabilitation
Illinois’ occupational licensing laws undermine ex-offender rehabilitation
To get ex-offenders back to work and reduce crime, Illinois needs to lift restrictions on the right to earn a living.
New IRS data show heavy drain of residents and income from Cook County
New IRS data show heavy drain of residents and income from Cook County
Cook County said goodbye to nearly 10,000 more taxpayers than it welcomed in tax year 2011.
Expanding Adult Redeploy could mean millions in savings for Illinois prisons
Expanding Adult Redeploy could mean millions in savings for Illinois prisons
Adult Redeploy has already saved Illinois nearly $50 million. Expanding it would save millions more.
New IRS data: Illinois lost migration battles with every Midwestern state
New IRS data: Illinois lost migration battles with every Midwestern state
A new data release from the Internal Revenue Service can only be described as a complete embarrassment for the Prairie State.
Quote of the day, August 1
Quote of the day, August 1
Me want cookies
Me want cookies
Fatal conceit: The truth about Illinois’ government-run pension systems
Fatal conceit: The truth about Illinois’ government-run pension systems
Politicians have proven incapable of making the decisions required to maintain the health of Illinois’ pension systems, as they lack the knowledge and actuarial understanding to do so.
New Illinois law could make snow days a thing of the past
New Illinois law could make snow days a thing of the past
Online courses could keep students engaged in their current material even when schools are closed for inclement weather.
Madigan’s game of thrones
Madigan’s game of thrones
Speaker Madigan is playing a political game that focuses on maintaining his power at all costs.
Chicago and Detroit: Trading places?
Chicago and Detroit: Trading places?
As Chicago slides toward insolvency, the Motor City is trending upward.