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Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address

Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address

The Institute's CEO, John Tillman, appears on Chicago Tonight on January 13 responding to the Governor's State of the State address. John was critical of the Governor taking on as much short term debt as he has but applauded the Governor for his efforts

Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address

Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address

The Institute's CEO, John Tillman, appears on Chicago Tonight on January 13 responding to the Governor's State of the State address. John was critical of the Governor taking on as much short term debt as he has but applauded the Governor for his efforts

Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address

Institute on Chicago Tonight: A Mixed Review on Quinn’s State of the State Address

The Institute's CEO, John Tillman, appears on Chicago Tonight on January 13 responding to the Governor's State of the State address. John was critical of the Governor taking on as much short term debt as he has but applauded the Governor for his efforts

Put Preschool in Time Out

Put Preschool in Time Out

A federal government study says the (federal) Head Start program isn't working.

Lodging at the Hilton

Lodging at the Hilton

by Mark Cavers Using our transparency website, IllinoisOpenGov.org, I found that in 2008, the Department of Employment Security spent $1,489.20 at the Hilton in Springfield.

Over $120K in Telecom Expenses

Over $120K in Telecom Expenses

The Governor's Office spent $123,180 in telecom expenses last year. Where can you see the charges online? Find out here.

Ahead of the Curve: An Introduction to Education Reform in Illinois

Ahead of the Curve: An Introduction to Education Reform in Illinois

The Problem Despite the $25 billion flowing into our public school system annually, a full 81 percent of people polled in Illinois would send their child to a school other than a traditional public school in order to receive the best possible education. Parents want to be able to send their children to charter schools,...

By Collin Hitt

Whatever Happened to Timely, Temporary & Targeted?

Whatever Happened to Timely, Temporary & Targeted?

The federal stimulus dollars were clearly advertised as temporary in nature. So why are folks adding the so-called loss of stimulus dollars to this year's budget deficit calculation?