The Bad Habit We Just Can’t Kick
The Bad Habit We Just Can’t Kick
Since 2009 the Illinois General Assembly has tried over and over again to pass a tobacco tax which will unfairly target small business owners and the poor.
Illinois Politicians Poll Worse than Charlie Sheen?
Illinois Politicians Poll Worse than Charlie Sheen?
An interesting poll by by Public Policy Polling.
More Budget Reforms Coming to Cook County?
More Budget Reforms Coming to Cook County?
Newly elected Board President Toni Preckwinkle is saying and doing the right things when it comes to solving a budget crisis.
Budget Solutions 2012 in Sauk Valley Newspapers
Budget Solutions 2012 in Sauk Valley Newspapers
The Sauk Valley Newspapers editorial board encouraged Gov. Quinn to consider ideas from Budget Solutions 2012 in an editorial published March 15.
Why Nancy Thorner Is a Proud Liberty Leader
Why Nancy Thorner Is a Proud Liberty Leader
Recently, we asked some of our more active Liberty Leaders to let us know what they are up to and what has made them successful in their efforts to promote liberty around the State of Illinois.
Herald-Review Highlights Sunshine Week & Transparency Checklist
Herald-Review Highlights Sunshine Week & Transparency Checklist
The Decatur Herald-Review is running a Sunshine Week series and kicks off the week by highlighting the Institute's 10-Point Transparency Checklist
Budgeting from an Artificial High
Budgeting from an Artificial High
After a decade of increasing spending, in this years budget debate responsible spenders start off with their backs to the goal line.
Institute on WBBM: Collin Hitt on How Illinois Could Close It’s Budget Gap
Institute on WBBM: Collin Hitt on How Illinois Could Close It’s Budget Gap
Institute's Collin Hitt spoke on 780's-AM WBBM about Budget Solutions 2010
Institute in Decatur Herald and Review
Institute in Decatur Herald and Review
The Decatur Herald and Review published wrote about the Illinois Policy Institute's "Transparency Checklist" in an editorial about Sunshine Week.
Budget Solutions 2012 on WMAY in Springfield
Budget Solutions 2012 on WMAY in Springfield
Institute CEO John Tillman spoke on 970-AM WMAY about Budget Solutions 2012, a balanced, line-by-line alternative to the budget proposed by Gov. Quinn.
A Second Chance
A Second Chance
Last year, a bill aimed at giving families in the worst performing Chicago schools a better opportunity failed in the Illinois House. This year, its back.
Quinn Spokesperson Wrong About Budget Cuts
Quinn Spokesperson Wrong About Budget Cuts
The Institute responds to an interview Quinn spokesperson Kelly Kraft gave Illinois Statehouse News.
Amazon Tax Passes, Jobs Flee
Amazon Tax Passes, Jobs Flee
"It's a shame we have to consider leaving our longtime home in Illinois, but we will do what is best for our business."
School District 86 Makes Excuses on Transparency
School District 86 Makes Excuses on Transparency
In a democracy it is especially important that citizens have access to information so they can actively participate in government and make good choices on Election Day.