Press Release Chicago speed cameras hurt low-income communities most Illinois Policy Institute investigation found nearly half of Chicago’s $1 million-plus speed cameras were on the South Side 01/12/2022
Press Release Chicago speed cameras issue tickets every 11 seconds under new policy Illinois Policy Institute investigation found city experienced multi-million dollar windfall after speed camera limit dropped to 6 mph 01/04/2022
Press Release Illinois loses 113,776 people in 2021 as those moving out accelerates New Census data shows record outmigration of residents is driving population decline 12/21/2021
Press Release Small Business Saturday: Women, Black business owners lead Illinois growth in entrepreneurship Restaurants, retail businesses still missing 104,000 jobs since before pandemic 11/22/2021
Press Release What is Amendment 1, an Illinois constitutional amendment on the ballot next November? Illinois Policy Institute experts warn the amendment could bring unlimited union leader power, future tax hikes and more 11/08/2021
Press Release All-time record 201,000 Illinoisans quit their jobs in August Monthly jobs tracker: Illinois faces highest unemployment rate in the Midwest, sixth-highest in the nation 11/03/2021
Press Release Which Halloween candy has the highest taxes? Illinois taxes candy differently, charging six times more for one flavor of candy bar than for another by the same manufacturer 10/28/2021
Press Release What’s actually in Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s budget: Property tax hikes, growing pension debt and future cuts or costs Illinois Policy Institute experts are available to discuss the city’s financial challenges 10/14/2021
Press Release Illinois enacts overdue first step in ethics reform Illinois Policy Institute experts say lawmakers must pursue additional anti-corruption measures 10/12/2021
Press Release $75 billion local pension debt drives Illinois’ high property tax burden Illinois households own an average of $45,151 in state and local pension debt 09/24/2021
