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WVON: Next steps in Chicago’s food cart legalization

When Chicago City Council overturned the ban on food carts last Fall, it was a big step in the right direction. But what happens now? Our Managing Editor, Hilary Gowins, joined WVON-AM to discuss.

WGN: The fight to legalize food carts in Chicago

The biggest hurdle may have been cleared when food carts were legalized in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean the city is making it easy for them to operate. Overly burdensome regulation and licensing continue to cause headaches for street vendors. Our Managing Editor, Hilary Gowins, joined WGN-AM to discuss.    

Illinois jobs report: 18,100 more jobs in February, but Illinois’ highest unemployment rate in region continues to rise

Illinois’ labor force has been expanding, but the state's economy has not been producing enough work opportunities for those entering the workforce.

BREAKING: Illinois Supreme Court strikes down Chicago pension law

Pensions and legal experts available to discuss Illinois Supreme Court ruling

Chicago Teachers Union scheduled to vote today on April 1 work stoppage

Illinois Policy Institute spokespeople available for interviews

Illinois jobs report: 1,500 more jobs in January, more unemployed Illinoisans in 2015

Illinois’ economy has been moving too slowly for too long.

Preliminary January jobs report: Illinois gained jobs in January, grew state economy in 2015

Illinois’ overall economic trends show the state is undeniably struggling to compete with its neighbors by clinging to policies that are driving businesses out of the state.

Illinois Policy Institute, ACLU to host criminal justice reform panel Feb. 24

The Illinois Policy Institute, American Civil Liberties Union and Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform are partnering to host a panel Wednesday, Feb. 24.

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