Think those Illinois Lottery tickets help schoolkids? Think again
Lawmakers sold the idea of a lottery with the promise the money would go toward education. But in reality, students never see the money.
Power in payments: Illinois can help unbanked residents, save money by adopting best practices in payment methods
Each year, tens of billions of dollars flow through Illinois state government.1 These flows all depend on methods of payment. In deciding on those payment methods, policymakers must consider a number of important factors, including security controls, cost effectiveness, accessibility, speed and allowance for choice. This report shows that by adopting best practices across all...
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