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Illinois Policy Institute announces Lincoln Poll to gauge pulse on key voter issues

Illinoisans cite public safety, high taxes as biggest issues facing Illinois, according to new poll

Vallas: Chicago needs new crime strategy amid summer of violence

“City leaders must show residents they’re addressing the root causes of this growing crisis. To curb the violence, Chicago needs to take a deep look at Chicago Public Schools."

Higher price tags on gas, groceries coming July 1

The Illinois Policy Institute warns about Gov. Pritzker’s upcoming tax hikes

Who’s leaving Illinois? Illinoisans of every age, income

Most of those leaving the state are prime working ages and their dependents

Paul Vallas joins Illinois Policy Institute as policy adviser

Vallas will focus on Chicago education, public safety and fiscal policy research

Where are graduates going? Fewer to college, despite Illinois graduation rate increases

Illinois’ class of 2022 saw increased high school graduation rates but lower SAT scores and college attendance rates compared to the class of 2019.

Budget is a travesty for working families: Statement from the Illinois Policy institute

The Illinois Senate passed a $50 billion budget that includes nearly $5,000 a year in raises for lawmakers, $50 million for new offices for themselves but nothing for the low-income students depending on Illinois’ only school choice program.

Illinois’ budget making process is broken: Statement from the Illinois Policy institute

State leaders announced they’ve reached an agreement on the fiscal year 2024 budget, with lawmakers filing accompanying bills. 

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