“Chocolate-themed Meals” Given Boost From Taxpayers
“Chocolate-themed Meals” Given Boost From Taxpayers
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) gave $1,278.88 to promote advertising for
Illinois’s Tort Climate Ranked 4th Worst in the Country
Illinois’s Tort Climate Ranked 4th Worst in the Country
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Regulatory Roadblocks: Clearing the Path for Illinois Entrepreneurs
Regulatory Roadblocks: Clearing the Path for Illinois Entrepreneurs
The Problem Want to be a hair braider? Get a license. Already a pizza restaurateur? Raise your prices. Starting a business? First prove to the state there is a “need” for your product. Like flowers? Don’t even think about trying to sell them on the street—it’s not allowed. And, don’t dare try to start a...
The Disparity Between Public Sector and Statewide Salaries
The Disparity Between Public Sector and Statewide Salaries
Historically, public employees have faced a trade-off: lower wages than the private sector in exchange for job security and generous benefits. That trade-off, however, has been disappearing.
Regulatory Roadblocks: Clearing the Path for Illinois Entrepreneurs
Regulatory Roadblocks: Clearing the Path for Illinois Entrepreneurs
Implementing regulatory reforms in the areas of workers
State Grants Tourism Money for “Amish Experience”
State Grants Tourism Money for “Amish Experience”
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DECO) allocated $334,093.16 to fund a tourist attraction aimed at simulating an authentic Amish experience.
Mackinac Center Adjunct Scholar Comments on Public vs. Private Pay Study
Mackinac Center Adjunct Scholar Comments on Public vs. Private Pay Study
An adjunct scholar for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy responds to a recent study which concludes that state and local government workers receive lower compensation than private sector workers.
$1.5 Million in Wages at the Lieutenant Governor
$1.5 Million in Wages at the Lieutenant Governor
Does the Lieutenant Governor need a $1.5 per year work force?
Spotlight on Spending #1: The Disparity Between Public Sector and Statewide Salaries
Spotlight on Spending #1: The Disparity Between Public Sector and Statewide Salaries
The Problem Historically, public employees have faced a trade-off: lower wages than the private sector in exchange for job security and generous benefits. That trade-off, however, has been disappearing over the years as government employees enjoy steady increases in wages, even during economic downturns. Meanwhile, businesses in the private sector must cut back or at...
Tourism Grants to the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association
Tourism Grants to the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association
In recent years, the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association has received funding from three tourism grants totaling nearly $200,000.
School Districts: A Friendly Reminder
School Districts: A Friendly Reminder
A friendly reminder to all school districts in Illinois...
Local Government Stretching Budgets? Opportunities for Saving Do Exist
Local Government Stretching Budgets? Opportunities for Saving Do Exist
Now more than ever, local governments across Illinois are experiencing significant declines in revenue sources, and because of this pressure, some are revaluating how they operate and discovering some unnecessary spending habits and stale routines.
Glenview’s Overnight Transparency Improvements
Glenview’s Overnight Transparency Improvements
The achievements with Glenview, School District 54, and other government agencies demonstrates how easy improving transparency can be.
Could Transparency Have Prevented Hanover Township Corruption?
Could Transparency Have Prevented Hanover Township Corruption?
by Brian Costin As a resident and taxpayer of Hanover Township I am appalled to see the new allegations of corruption and the questionable expenditures in the amount of $300,000 from former Hanover Township employee Aurea Picasso. An article in the Daily Herald notes: “The investigation was launched after Hanover Township Supervisor Brian McGuire discovered what he believes...