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Breaking: 88 percent of Chicago Teachers Union votes to strike

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to comment on strike vote, contract negotiations, schools budget and pending walkout

Experts avail: Chicago Teachers Union to vote on strike today

The strike authorization vote for the Chicago Teachers Union begins today.

WJBC: Where things stand on Illinois’ budget

Our CEO, John Tillman, joined Scott Laughlin on WJBC to discuss Illinois’ budget drama, where taxpayers stand now and what to expect over the next few months.  

The Michael Koolidge Show: Chicago’s hidden gas taxes

Our Managing Editor, Hilary Gowins Yelvington, joined The Michael Koolidge Show to discuss the gas taxes hidden within Chicago’s gas tax receipts.

BLS report: Strong Illinois job growth in October, but manufacturing job losses continue

October jobs report shows Illinois added jobs, blue-collar jobs continued to decline

Preliminary jobs report: Illinois gains 14,100 jobs in October – loses 1,900 manufacturing jobs

Early jobs numbers show mixed economic performance in IL

Eminent Domain: The power of the state

Our Managing Editor, Hilary Gowins Yelvington, joined Our American Stories to discuss how eminent domain is affecting a small business owner near the campus of Northeastern Illinois University. Part 1 Part 2

Pensions and legal experts available to discuss Illinois Supreme Court hearing on Chicago pension law

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging modest reforms to two of the city of Chicago’s pension funds,

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