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.
Want to Start a Charter School?
Want to Start a Charter School?
Then check out this free guide from the Illinois Network of Charter Schools.
PRESS RELEASE: Illinois Policy Institute Outlines Path to Statewide Public Education Reform
PRESS RELEASE: Illinois Policy Institute Outlines Path to Statewide Public Education Reform
New report offers three policy initiatives for providing parent
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,...
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?
Governor Quinn’s State of the State
Governor Quinn’s State of the State
Interested in Governor Quinn’s State of the State speech?
$52 Million on Salt for Road Use
$52 Million on Salt for Road Use
Find out how much the state government spent on salt for roads in 2008 and 2009.
Capitalism – It’s Alright
Capitalism – It’s Alright
There is a socialist fever in Washington, DC at the moment. Socialism didn't make America great and cannot solve our problems today.
Tribune Letter to the Editor: ‘Dreadful’ Condition
Tribune Letter to the Editor: ‘Dreadful’ Condition
The Institute's Kristina Rasmussen has a letter to the editor featured in the Chicago Tribune. She points out how, despite being nearly bankrupt, our state government continues to grow, adding over 2 thousand employees.
Tribune Letter to the Editor: ‘Dreadful’ Condition
Tribune Letter to the Editor: ‘Dreadful’ Condition
The Institute's Kristina Rasmussen has a letter to the editor featured in the Chicago Tribune. She points out how, despite being nearly bankrupt, our state government continues to grow, adding over 2 thousand employees.
Tribune Letter to the Editor: ‘Dreadful’ Condition
Tribune Letter to the Editor: ‘Dreadful’ Condition
The Institute's Kristina Rasmussen has a letter to the editor featured in the Chicago Tribune. She points out how, despite being nearly bankrupt, our state government continues to grow, adding over 2 thousand employees.
Pension Crisis in the States
Pension Crisis in the States
by Kate Piercy Check out a new study co-authored by Dr. Barry Poulson of the University of Colorado and Dr. Arthur P. Hall of the University of Kansas called “”State Pension Funds Fall Off a Cliff,