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Illinois Policy Action bills poised for passage

By Heather Weiner
05/09/2015
From criminal justice to crowdfunding, Illinois Policy Action is pushing four bills with a great shot of making it to the governor’s desk.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, crowdfunding, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, right to try

Illinois House passes nation’s most competitive crowdfunding rules

By Michael Lucci
04/17/2015
Illinois is poised to lead the crowdfunding revolution.

TAGS: crowdfunding, investment

More manufacturing losses highlight Illinois’ mixed February jobs report

By Michael Lucci
03/27/2015
Illinois still ranks last in the country for putting people back to work over the Great Recession era.

TAGS: BLS: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, crowdfunding, death tax, employment, Great Recession, jobs, manufacturing, right to work, workers compensation

Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill

By Michael Lucci
03/04/2015
This is an important step in outpacing neighboring states, and for embracing an innovative, entrepreneurial culture in Illinois.

TAGS: Carol Sente, collaborative economy, crowdfunding, Indiegogo, Kickstarter, Tom Demmer

Illinois should join the crowdfunding revolution

By Michael Lucci
07/21/2014
Illinois needs to pass a law to create space for this financial innovation, allowing families to invest in local businesses through crowdfunding.

TAGS: crowdfunding, Kickstarter, small business

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Center for Poverty Solutions / Research Report

Beyond degrees: Empowering Illinoisans through career-first education


Published June 3, 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The best path to empowerment and success, especially for poor people, is work. Work allows us to prosper while providing dignity, upward mobility, the means to support ourselves and create value for others. It’s how we become thriving members of our community. Central to this process is our education...

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

By Paul Kersey
06/19/2014
Illinois Policy In the News

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students

By Ted Dabrowski
05/02/2016

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