Institute in Chicagoist: County Tried Misusing Drug Tests
Institute in Chicagoist: County Tried Misusing Drug Tests
Lee Williams, Institute Investigative Reporter, featured in an article on corruption in the Cook County Adult Probation Department.
Institute in Rockford Register Star:Clueless in Springfield, Lawmakers Hand Out Raises
Institute in Rockford Register Star:Clueless in Springfield, Lawmakers Hand Out Raises
Institute featured in a story on the state's debt, tax hike, and raises in Springfield.
Pension Reform in Illinois to Continue ‘For the Good of Both Taxpayers and Employees’
Pension Reform in Illinois to Continue ‘For the Good of Both Taxpayers and Employees’
Institute CEO, John Tillman, featured in an article on reform of the state pension system.
Statement on Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address
Statement on Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address
Since taking office, Gov. Quinn has avoided taking on the root causes of Illinoiss fiscal mess. Instead of reducing, restructuring and cutting spending, Gov. Quinn continues to pursue a policy of taxing, borrowing and spending at record rates.
New Probation Policy: Zero Tolerance for Sex Offenders
New Probation Policy: Zero Tolerance for Sex Offenders
Cook County Probation officers say theres a new pro-arrest policy regarding sexual offenders, which resulted from increased public scrutiny of their department.
A Preview of Budget Solutions 2012
A Preview of Budget Solutions 2012
Last year, the Illinois Policy Institute released Budget Solutions 2011, a line-by-line alternative to the Governor's budget proposal. To our knowledge, it was the first time in the state of Illinois that someone had done this. And we're doing it again.
Healthcare without Premiums
Healthcare without Premiums
Currently in Illinois, 90 percent of retired state employees (or their survivors) do not pay premiums for their healthcare coverage.
Institute Live Tweets Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address Today at Noon
Institute Live Tweets Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address Today at Noon
As the governor delivers the budget address today, the Institute will have ongoing commentary on our Twitter page. View here.
Illinnoyed By Higher Taxes?
Illinnoyed By Higher Taxes?
Indiana has started an advertising campaign to recruit Illinois residents and businesses.
1099 Requirement Makes a Comeback?
1099 Requirement Makes a Comeback?
Obama's recently released budget proposal includes a retooled version of the infamous 1099 tax reporting requirement in ObamaCare.
Sin Taxes and Their History of Missing Revenue Projections
Sin Taxes and Their History of Missing Revenue Projections
Will more taxes and rosy revenue projections solve our fiscal mess?
Who Do I Contact? Illinois FOIA & OMA Officer Listings
Who Do I Contact? Illinois FOIA & OMA Officer Listings
A listing of each local, county and state Freedom of Information Act & Open Meetings Act officer in the State of Illinois.
The People of Illinois Deserve a Balanced State Budget They Can Afford
The People of Illinois Deserve a Balanced State Budget They Can Afford
Since the record tax hikes were passed last month, everyday staples have become less affordable for many families. Will state lawmakers respect the sacrifices they are making and budget responsibly?
President Obama’s 2012 Budget Estimates $1.1 trillion Deficit
President Obama’s 2012 Budget Estimates $1.1 trillion Deficit
The U.S. Government faces some major budget challenges. President Obama unveiled his fiscal year 2012 budget today and will present it to Congress.