Bill would match Illinois spending to what taxpayers can afford

By Bryce Hill

04/02/2021

A bipartisan ‘spending cap’ bill would allow predictable, sustainable growth in state spending without tax hikes. Illinois is one of the few states without a similar fiscal restraint.

TAGS: budget, spending cap, tax hikes

Spending cap can stop Illinois from outspending Bridgeview incomes

By Bryce Hill

03/12/2021

Illinois spent nearly four times faster than Bridgeview incomes grew during the past decade. A bipartisan ‘spending cap’ bill would allow predictable, sustainable growth in state spending without tax hikes.

TAGS: Bridgeview, spending cap

Spending cap can stop Illinois from outspending Harrisburg incomes

By Bryce Hill

03/03/2021

Illinois spent over nine times faster than Harrisburg incomes grew during the past decade. A bipartisan ‘spending cap’ bill would allow predictable, sustainable growth in state spending without tax hikes.

TAGS: Harrisburg, spending cap

Spending cap can stop Illinois from outspending Springfield incomes

By Bryce Hill

03/02/2021

Illinois spent nearly two times faster than Springfield incomes grew during the past decade. A bipartisan ‘spending cap’ bill would allow predictable, sustainable growth in state spending without tax hikes.

TAGS: spending cap, Springfield

Spending cap can stop Illinois from outspending Edwardsville incomes

By Bryce Hill

03/02/2021

Illinois spent over six times faster than Edwardsville incomes grew during the past decade. A bipartisan ‘spending cap’ bill would allow predictable, sustainable growth in state spending without tax hikes.

TAGS: Edwardsville, spending cap

Spending cap can stop Illinois from outspending Downers Grove incomes

By Bryce Hill

03/02/2021

Illinois spent 115% faster than Downers Grove incomes grew during the past decade. A bipartisan ‘spending cap’ bill would allow predictable, sustainable growth in state spending without tax hikes.

TAGS: Downers Grove, spending cap

Spending cap can stop Illinois from outspending Western Springs incomes

By Bryce Hill

03/01/2021

Illinois spent 43% faster than Western Springs incomes grew during the past decade. A bipartisan ‘spending cap’ bill would allow predictable, sustainable growth in state spending without tax hikes.

TAGS: spending cap, Western Springs

Spending cap can stop Illinois from outspending Germantown Hills incomes

By Bryce Hill

03/01/2021

Illinois spent 150% faster than Germantown Hills incomes grew during the past decade. A bipartisan ‘spending cap’ bill would allow predictable, sustainable growth in state spending without tax hikes.

TAGS: Germantown Hills, spending cap

Spending cap can stop Illinois from outspending St. Charles incomes

By Bryce Hill

03/01/2021

Illinois spent 46% faster than St. Charles incomes grew during the past decade. A bipartisan ‘spending cap’ bill would allow predictable, sustainable growth in state spending without tax hikes.

TAGS: spending cap, St. Charles

Spending cap can stop Illinois from outspending Harvey incomes

By Bryce Hill

03/01/2021

Illinois spent 57% faster than Harvey incomes grew during the past decade. A bipartisan ‘spending cap’ bill would allow predictable, sustainable growth in state spending without tax hikes.

TAGS: harvey, spending cap

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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