Almost $700K on Background Checks
Almost $700K on Background Checks
The Department of Public Health spent $694,950 on background checks in 2008.
Senator Meeks Says It Is Time For School Choice
Senator Meeks Says It Is Time For School Choice
At the 'In Our Hands' summit on vouchers and education Reverend and Senator James Meeks spoke about his voucher bill.
PRESS RELEASE: Senator Rev. James Meeks to Keynote IL Policy Institute Summit on School Choice
PRESS RELEASE: Senator Rev. James Meeks to Keynote IL Policy Institute Summit on School Choice
Panel of national leading education experts to discuss school choice and public school reform.
February 11: Institute for Justice presents ‘ Economic Liberty in Chicago’
February 11: Institute for Justice presents ‘ Economic Liberty in Chicago’
Entrepreneurs make Chicago
Department of Corrections Spent $750K on Travel
Department of Corrections Spent $750K on Travel
The Department of Corrections spent over $750K on travel expenses in 2008 and 2009.
$70,000 to the NASWA
$70,000 to the NASWA
The Department of Employment Security spent over $70,000 on services from the National Association of State Workforce Agencies.
Taxed To Death and Taxed After Death
Taxed To Death and Taxed After Death
Lawmakers in Springfield eye the possibility of reviving the death tax - before it dies.
Road to Recovery Dotted with Potholes
Road to Recovery Dotted with Potholes
They said it, not me.
Transparency vs. Stroger
Transparency vs. Stroger
Transparency may have had a hand in Tuesday's election.
January’s Five Most Popular Pieces
January’s Five Most Popular Pieces
Here’s a look at what you were reading last month: Mission Possible: Fully Funding Illinois
Expenses to the Wolf Point Hotel Company
Expenses to the Wolf Point Hotel Company
The Department of Public Health spent $18,000 on catering, meeting rooms, and audio visual equipment to the Wolf Point Hotel Company in 2009.
How About An Open Primary for Illinois?
How About An Open Primary for Illinois?
Many people object to the fact that they can't vote for a Republican for one race and a Democrat for another.
Over $6,000 on Shredders
Over $6,000 on Shredders
The Illinois Department of Commerce spent over $6,000 on shredders in 2008 and 2009.
Is Public Pension Reform Politically Viable?
Is Public Pension Reform Politically Viable?
Based on the election results from Barrington and Lake Forest, the political viability for major pension reform in Illinois is more probable than previously thought.