Institute in Chicago Tribune: Wrong-Way Quinn
Institute in Chicago Tribune: Wrong-Way Quinn
The Chicago Tribune named the Illinois Policy Institute as one of the organizations that has proposed spending reforms in Springfield.
Institute in CNN Money: Illinois Governor Proposes Borrowing $8.7 Billion
Institute in CNN Money: Illinois Governor Proposes Borrowing $8.7 Billion
Institute CEO, John Tillman, featured in an article on Gov. Quinn's plan to borrow $8.7 Billion in attempt to pay off existing debt.
Institute on Chicago Tonight: Budget Analysis
Institute on Chicago Tonight: Budget Analysis
Institute CEO, John Tillman, appeared as a panelist to discuss the governor's budget plan.
Institute on ABC Chicago: Reaction to the Governor’s Budget Address
Institute on ABC Chicago: Reaction to the Governor’s Budget Address
The governor's budget address did not address the real problem of out of control spending, particularly in regard to public employee pensions.
Institute in Chicagoist: County Tried Misusing Drug Tests
Institute in Chicagoist: County Tried Misusing Drug Tests
Lee Williams, Institute Investigative Reporter, featured in an article on corruption in the Cook County Adult Probation Department.
Institute in Rockford Register Star:Clueless in Springfield, Lawmakers Hand Out Raises
Institute in Rockford Register Star:Clueless in Springfield, Lawmakers Hand Out Raises
Institute featured in a story on the state's debt, tax hike, and raises in Springfield.
Pension Reform in Illinois to Continue ‘For the Good of Both Taxpayers and Employees’
Pension Reform in Illinois to Continue ‘For the Good of Both Taxpayers and Employees’
Institute CEO, John Tillman, featured in an article on reform of the state pension system.
Statement on Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address
Statement on Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address
Since taking office, Gov. Quinn has avoided taking on the root causes of Illinoiss fiscal mess. Instead of reducing, restructuring and cutting spending, Gov. Quinn continues to pursue a policy of taxing, borrowing and spending at record rates.
New Probation Policy: Zero Tolerance for Sex Offenders
New Probation Policy: Zero Tolerance for Sex Offenders
Cook County Probation officers say theres a new pro-arrest policy regarding sexual offenders, which resulted from increased public scrutiny of their department.
A Preview of Budget Solutions 2012
A Preview of Budget Solutions 2012
Last year, the Illinois Policy Institute released Budget Solutions 2011, a line-by-line alternative to the Governor's budget proposal. To our knowledge, it was the first time in the state of Illinois that someone had done this. And we're doing it again.
Healthcare without Premiums
Healthcare without Premiums
Currently in Illinois, 90 percent of retired state employees (or their survivors) do not pay premiums for their healthcare coverage.
Institute Live Tweets Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address Today at Noon
Institute Live Tweets Gov. Quinn’s Budget Address Today at Noon
As the governor delivers the budget address today, the Institute will have ongoing commentary on our Twitter page. View here.
Illinnoyed By Higher Taxes?
Illinnoyed By Higher Taxes?
Indiana has started an advertising campaign to recruit Illinois residents and businesses.
1099 Requirement Makes a Comeback?
1099 Requirement Makes a Comeback?
Obama's recently released budget proposal includes a retooled version of the infamous 1099 tax reporting requirement in ObamaCare.