Propose $2.5 Trillion in Spending Cuts, Check
Propose $2.5 Trillion in Spending Cuts, Check
Rep. Jim Jordan proposes federal budget cuts which will save $2.5 Trillion over ten years
Chicago Traffic Ranked Worst in the Nation
Chicago Traffic Ranked Worst in the Nation
Chicago commuters often complain about traffic, with good reason.
Preckwinkle’s Office Briefed on Probation Problems
Preckwinkle’s Office Briefed on Probation Problems
The Illinois Policy Institute was asked to brief Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle's staff about systemic flaws uncovered during its ongoing investigation of the county's Adult Probation Department.
New Study Confirms Need for Obamacare Repeal
New Study Confirms Need for Obamacare Repeal
A new survey finds disturbing predictions about the future of health care from those most qualified to say, doctors.
Local Radio Call-in Information
Local Radio Call-in Information
Find the phone number you need to call your local radio station here.
House Votes to Fix Health Care
House Votes to Fix Health Care
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives took a bold first step on the journey to saving health care.
It’s Snowing! How Well is Springfield Performing?
It’s Snowing! How Well is Springfield Performing?
The Institute's Snow Squad is out canvassing the city to see how well Springfield is responding to the winter storm. Check here for updates throughout the day. We will post our final grade no later than 7:00PM.
10 Reasons to Repeal the 67 Percent Tax Hike
10 Reasons to Repeal the 67 Percent Tax Hike
The average Illinois household faces an increase of nearly $1,500 in its state income tax bill.
Top Ten Tax Hike Quotes
Top Ten Tax Hike Quotes
A look at the top quotes surrounding the controversial tax hike legislation.
An Update on Medicaid Reform
An Update on Medicaid Reform
In case you missed the results of Medicaid reform amid all the news of the massive tax hike last week, here are the details.
Institute to Legislators – Repeal the Tax Increases
Institute to Legislators – Repeal the Tax Increases
Increases will have immediate, lasting detrimental effects on Illinoiss economy.
Petition to Repeal Illinois Income Tax Increases
Petition to Repeal Illinois Income Tax Increases
On Jan. 12, 2011, the lame duck 96th General Assembly increased the state personal income tax by 67 percent and the corporate income tax by 46 percent. Illinois is already losing jobs at an alarming rate, and these tax increases will only further hurt the
Cook County Probation Officers Propose Policy Solutions
Cook County Probation Officers Propose Policy Solutions
The Illinois Policy Institute was recently invited to meet with a group of Cook County Probation Officers, who offered common-sense policy solutions to fix their trouble-plagued department.
Taking Time
Taking Time
In 2010, Illinois Citizens spent 101 days working off their state and federal taxes, the Quinn tax hike will take even more of your time.