Unions Are Part of the Problem
Unions Are Part of the Problem
Unemployment has passed 11 percent in Illinois, while government workers enjoy relative security. Is that a good thing?
10 Ways to Increase Civic Engagement
10 Ways to Increase Civic Engagement
The country does best when the citizens are involved.
The Issue Is the Issue
The Issue Is the Issue
Can we cut the spin and get to what matters? Can Quinn govern? Can Dorothy Brown run a county?
$37,500 to a Department Store
$37,500 to a Department Store
Which department store received $37,500 from the Department of Commerce and Economic Development in 2009? What was the money for? Find out here.
Hoffman Estates Scores Big Transparency Win
Hoffman Estates Scores Big Transparency Win
Hoffman Estates sets new gold standard in Salary & Benefit transparency. 233 employees are making over $100,000 in total compensation.
Local Chamber of Commerce Dues
Local Chamber of Commerce Dues
The Department of Employment Security has spent over $3,000 on membership fees for local chambers of commerce.
How Does the Pension Funding and Fairness Act Work?
How Does the Pension Funding and Fairness Act Work?
Download this Policy Point here (pdf).Learn more about the Pension Funding and Fairness Act here.
How Does the Pension Funding and Fairness Act Work?
How Does the Pension Funding and Fairness Act Work?
Six simple steps that explain the rollout of the Pension Funding and Fairness Act.
Over $1 Million on Food Supplies
Over $1 Million on Food Supplies
Which department was responsible for 99.5% of the spending on
Borrowing: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Borrowing: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
The Institute
A Wicked Political Pivot
A Wicked Political Pivot
The election in Massachusetts was shocking. Are the right people shocked?
$25K on Books, Maps and Paintings
$25K on Books, Maps and Paintings
Which state department spent over $25K on books, maps, and paintings in 2008 and 2009? Who were the vendors? Find out here.
Employee Appreciation Payments
Employee Appreciation Payments
The Department of Employment Security spent over $3,000 on employee appreciation.
Committee Vote Transparency
Committee Vote Transparency
Maryland state lawmakers considering posting committee votes online. Illinois should do the same.