Illinoisans want cleaner state government more than great schools, less crime

By Austin Berg

02/13/2020

A common misconception in Illinois is that voters are numb to this reality. But polling released this week, commissioned by the Illinois Education Association, shows that’s not true.

TAGS: bipartisan, corruption, education, ethics, federal investigation, Legislative Inspector General, revolving door

The most misleading myths in Illinois politics

By Austin Berg

02/15/2018

Fixing what ails the state requires Illinoisans of all political stripes to be honest about how they got here.

TAGS: income tax, outmigration, pensions, progressive income tax, property taxes

Full text: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2018 State of the State Address

By illinoispolicy

01/31/2018

Delivered on Jan. 31, 2018.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, State of the State

For state workers, a special holiday come vote time

By Austin Berg

11/05/2016

Deciding to work on a holiday can yield big payouts for AFSCME members.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees

Illinois Supreme Court strikes down remap referendum

By Austin Berg

08/25/2016

The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed an earlier decision keeping the legislative mapmaking process in political hands.

TAGS: fair maps, gerrymandering, Illinois Supreme Court, Mike Madigan

AFSCME stays silent regarding generous benefits, continues to demand $3B in pay raises, lavish perks

By Mailee Smith

07/05/2016

More than a year without a contract, the state’s largest government-worker union is requesting unreasonable and unaffordable perks, even though the governor has already offered several extravagant benefits.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees

How Madigan became king

By Austin Berg

06/16/2016

Madigan is the longest-serving House speaker in Illinois history and one of the longest-serving state House speakers in United States history.

TAGS: fair maps, Mike Madigan, term limits

Full text: Gov. Rauner’s budget address

By illinoispolicy

02/18/2015

Transcript, provided by Gov. Bruce Rauner's office, of his first budget address, as prepared for delivery, to the General Assembly.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner

Full text: Gov. Rauner’s State of the State address

By illinoispolicy

02/04/2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner's State of the State Address. February 4, 2015

Betting on Illinois: Pizza with a Purpose

By Hilary Gowins

07/29/2013

Dimitri Syrkin-Nikolau doesn’t just make pizza. Through his Chicagobased business, Dimos Pizza, he also cultivates talented employees. He opens his doors to local schools. He helps foster enthusiasm and excitement within his community. That’s because, to Syrkin-Nikolau, business isn’t just about making money. He believes it’s about what he calls “purposeful profit.” “Ultimately, profit is...

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Illinoisans want cleaner state government more than great schools, less crime

The most misleading myths in Illinois politics

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For state workers, a special holiday come vote time

Illinois Supreme Court strikes down remap referendum

AFSCME stays silent regarding generous benefits, continues to demand $3B in pay raises, lavish perks

How Madigan became king

Full text: Gov. Rauner’s budget address

Full text: Gov. Rauner’s State of the State address

Betting on Illinois: Pizza with a Purpose

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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