Quote of the day, March 7
Quote of the day, March 7
2 Illinois universities among worst in the nation for free speech
2 Illinois universities among worst in the nation for free speech
Universities are supposed to be safe havens for controversial ideas, but at least 10 Illinois universities have one or more policies that clearly and substantially restrict freedom of speech.
Mayor Dave Schmidt, good-government advocate, remembered
Mayor Dave Schmidt, good-government advocate, remembered
In a state notorious for its troubles with public corruption, the loss of a leader like Dave Schmidt will leave a void that will be difficult to fill.
Diving into the February jobs report
Diving into the February jobs report
Establishment +295K jobs, household +96K employment, labor force -178K
Restoring state pride
Restoring state pride
There are transformational changes on the horizon in Illinois.
Walking Dead
Walking Dead
Quote of the day, March 6
Quote of the day, March 6
Supreme Court to rule on the proper reading of ObamaCare
Supreme Court to rule on the proper reading of ObamaCare
The fact that the government does not like the consequences of its actions is not a reason to ignore the clear meaning of the text of the Affordable Care Act.
Another Illinois town hikes taxes amid skyrocketing pension costs
Another Illinois town hikes taxes amid skyrocketing pension costs
Local governments have their hands tied when it comes to pension reform.
Pat Quinn’s pension payout
Pat Quinn’s pension payout
Quote of the day, March 5
Quote of the day, March 5
Modernizing marijuana law in Illinois
Modernizing marijuana law in Illinois
Limited criminal-justice resources need to be oriented first and foremost toward addressing crimes with victims, not personal conduct.
Illinois 36th, Indiana 3rd in new state freedom index
Illinois 36th, Indiana 3rd in new state freedom index
Lack of school choice, a stifling regulatory climate and high taxes puts Illinois in the bottom third of the country on the First in Freedom Index.
Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill
Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill
This is an important step in outpacing neighboring states, and for embracing an innovative, entrepreneurial culture in Illinois.