Court: state employees’ constitutional rights are stronger than yours
Court: state employees’ constitutional rights are stronger than yours
Pension recipients should not be treated as a privileged class of citizens.
70-mph speed limit fast-tracked after veto override
70-mph speed limit fast-tracked after veto override
Contrary to Quinn, Illinois drivers are likely to get 70-mph speed limits on tollways statewide as early as Dec. 2.
The right to quit could give teachers unions their credibility back
The right to quit could give teachers unions their credibility back
What could be a lively debate among educators has become a dull monologue directed by entrenched union officials. Teachers unions have a lot to learn from other professional groups.
Circuit court rules Illinois pension bill unconstitutional
Circuit court rules Illinois pension bill unconstitutional
Senate Bill 1 has been stuck down.
Quote of the day, November 21
Quote of the day, November 21
Illinois General Assembly won’t override veto of ridesharing bill
Illinois General Assembly won’t override veto of ridesharing bill
Illinois lawmakers should keep their hands off ridesharing and let innovation continue.
Criminal-justice accountability depends on transparency
Criminal-justice accountability depends on transparency
Chicago needs police transparency now more than ever.
Quote of the day, November 20
Quote of the day, November 20
Crony crossing guard
Crony crossing guard
What Illinois lawmakers need to know about a minimum-wage increase
What Illinois lawmakers need to know about a minimum-wage increase
The Illinois General Assembly is currently considering a dramatic increase in the state’s minimum wage.
States on the move: 401(k)-style pension reform in Utah
States on the move: 401(k)-style pension reform in Utah
Utah’s pension funds had a 50 percent chance of becoming insolvent by 2028 prior to the state’s reform plan. The chance dropped to 10 percent after the state greatly improved the solvency of its pension funds with 401(k)-style reforms.
Why Illinois should forgo state-based health exchange
Why Illinois should forgo state-based health exchange
A new Illinois Policy Institute report lays out the many reasons why a state-based exchange is not only unnecessary, but also harmful to the state.
4 Illinois municipalities earn Sunshine award, multiple municipalities fail government transparency audit
4 Illinois municipalities earn Sunshine award, multiple municipalities fail government transparency audit
Wilmette is a fantastic example of a community going above and beyond to promote online transparency for citizens.
Quote of the day, November 19
Quote of the day, November 19