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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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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