Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

$70,000 to the NASWA

$70,000 to the NASWA

The Department of Employment Security spent over $70,000 on services from the National Association of State Workforce Agencies.

Expenses to the Wolf Point Hotel Company

Expenses to the Wolf Point Hotel Company

The Department of Public Health spent $18,000 on catering, meeting rooms, and audio visual equipment to the Wolf Point Hotel Company in 2009.

Over $6,000 on Shredders

Over $6,000 on Shredders

The Illinois Department of Commerce spent over $6,000 on shredders in 2008 and 2009.

Is Public Pension Reform Politically Viable?

Is Public Pension Reform Politically Viable?

Based on the election results from Barrington and Lake Forest, the political viability for major pension reform in Illinois is more probable than previously thought.

Taking the Tax Man on Vacation

Taking the Tax Man on Vacation

A new Tax Foundation report highlights how some localities are trying to extend hotel taxes to online booking service fees.