Vallas: What the Acero closures signify about CTU’s power grab
The plan to close 7 of the 15 Acero Charter Schools is the latest maneuver in the Chicago Teachers Union’s campaign to solidify its monopoly by destroying even public school choice.
Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs
Illinois’ tax code stands in the way of the state’s economic competitiveness. The combination of high tax burdens and a poor tax structure contributes to the loss of jobs and investment to other states. From a place of former economic dominance, Illinois now ranks 45th in gross state product (GSP) growth over the past decade...
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