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Small Business Saturday: Small businesses create 99% of Illinois jobs

In Cook County, businesses with fewer than 20 employees have been the only firms to add jobs on net since the pandemic – creating nearly 65,500 job

Chicago finance committee rejects Johnson’s head tax proposal

The Chicago City Council’s Committee on Finance voted today to reject Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to re-implement a head tax on Chicago businesses with over 100 employees.

Illinois low-income, minority students lag statewide test scores

The Illinois Policy Institute found chronic absenteeism plagues both students, teachers

Independents need up to 23x as many signatures to get on Congressional ballot

Only one independent made the 2024 general election ballot as petition challenges mount ahead of the March primary

Lincoln Poll: Chicagoans say high taxes are No. 1 issue in the city

52% of Illinoisans agree taxes are top state issue

End of veto session highlights: Statements from Illinois Polic

Lawmakers concluded veto session today after taking action on several key bills that affect taxpayers.

What policies to watch during veto session: Energy, transit and pensions

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to comment on various bills and topics being discussed during veto session

Report: Chicago lost out on 43,000 homes because of zoning mandates

After 20 years of affordable housing mandates, Chicago has only built 2,798 units; city leaders have better option

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