Gov. Quinn should never seek a federal bailout of Illinois’ pension debt
Gov. Quinn should never seek a federal bailout of Illinois’ pension debt
All across the country, states are grappling with pension funds that are massively underfunded. Under new accounting rules, Illinois’ unfunded pension debt stands at a whopping $209 billion. And that’s not counting the debt for retiree health insurance, pension bonds or all local retirement debt. Recent calculations have put the total level of states’ unfunded pension...
By Jonathan Ingram
A crisis wasted: Rahm ignores his own advice
A crisis wasted: Rahm ignores his own advice
Rahm Emanuel famously argued that
Institute on Illinois Watchdog: DeMint
Institute on Illinois Watchdog: DeMint
The Illinois Policy Institute launched
A meditation on the Chicago Way
A meditation on the Chicago Way
A few parting observations, lessons to be learned, and things to watch in the future: Any positives in the contract? Yes, but… It is hard to find positives in the contract, but for what it’s worth: Chicago had one of the shortest school days and years in the US. The school day is a bit longer and...
By Paul Kersey
Sen. Jim DeMint: Don’t bail out state pensions
Sen. Jim DeMint: Don’t bail out state pensions
Bailout of state pensions would force taxpayers in prudent states to pay for fiscal irresponsibility of Illinois, California
Institute on RedState: Don’t Bail Out Public Pensions!
Institute on RedState: Don’t Bail Out Public Pensions!
U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina), the Senate
Institute on Talk Radio News Service: DeMint warns against state pension bailout
Institute on Talk Radio News Service: DeMint warns against state pension bailout
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and other conservatives said today that it would be a mistake for the federal government to consider bailing out states that are in danger of defaulting on massive pension liabilities.
Institute on Fox Business: John Tillman on end of CTU strike
Institute on Fox Business: John Tillman on end of CTU strike
John Tillman appeared in-studio with Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss the agreement reached between the city and teachers.
Chicago Tribune: Why Illinois is so broke
Chicago Tribune: Why Illinois is so broke
A specter is haunting Illinois
Study Guide: Chicago Teachers Union strike
Study Guide: Chicago Teachers Union strike
Institute Experts on the Chicago Teachers Union Strike A meditation on the Chicago Way The CTU strike has ended and a lot of people are asking: “what happened?” Five things you need to know about Chicago Public Schools Five critical facts to keep in mind during the CTU strike. Cheat Sheet: Chicago Public Schools A...
By Chris Andriesen
Chicago Public Schools: Side-by-side contract comparison 2003, 2007, 2012
Chicago Public Schools: Side-by-side contract comparison 2003, 2007, 2012
CPS released a side-by-side comparison of the 2003, 2007, 2012 contracts
By Paul Kersey
Reuters: Tough tactics leave Emanuel bruised in fight with Chicago teachers
Reuters: Tough tactics leave Emanuel bruised in fight with Chicago teachers
There is room to debate who won the battle between Chicago and its striking teachers union but there is little disagreement the strike and the deal approved by union members on Tuesday mark a personal loss for Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Chicago Teachers Union’s “wins” and “losses” in the CPS proposals
Chicago Teachers Union’s “wins” and “losses” in the CPS proposals
A summary from the Chicago Teachers Union of what they believe they “won” and “wanted to win but didn’t.” CPS Proposals: Summary and Comparison
By Paul Kersey
Chicago Teachers Union: Tentative agreement – A short summary
Chicago Teachers Union: Tentative agreement – A short summary
Last week bargaining teams from the Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union reached an agreement on broad terms of a contract that could end the strike. The agreement hit a snag over the weekend when the union’s Board of Delegates voted to extend the strike until at least Wednesday, in order to give themselves...
By Paul Kersey