Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

Quote of the day, August 7

Restorative-justice programs ensure that property-crime victims are compensated for their losses and reduce prison costs.

HB 2474 mandates that certain counties publicize new budget proposals and improves taxpayers’ access to local budget information.

First steps to reduce spending, ease offender re-entry and enhance public safety

The Right to Try Act will allow terminally ill patients access to experimental medical treatments.

Through the smarter use of parole, Illinois may be able to cut millions from its prison budget.

HB 422 mandates more frequent examination of Illinois’ pension funds and promotes a much-needed increase in state retirement fund oversight.

Changes to transfer policy will keep more minors under juvenile supervision, where they belong.

To get ex-offenders back to work and reduce crime, Illinois needs to lift restrictions on the right to earn a living.

Cook County said goodbye to nearly 10,000 more taxpayers than it welcomed in tax year 2011.

Adult Redeploy has already saved Illinois nearly $50 million. Expanding it would save millions more.

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