Navistar to cut production, 170 jobs from Melrose Park facility

By John Kristof

08/04/2017

Illinois’ manufacturing middle class continues to face somber news.

Chicago alderman wants to limit trick-or-treating due to creepy clowns

By Brendan Bakala

10/07/2016

Despite the city’s impending teachers strike, unaffordable pension debt and declining population, a Chicago alderman warns against late night trick-or-treating for fear of clowns.

TAGS: Chicago, regulations

Illinois tax code punishes entrepreneurs

By Michael Lucci

07/25/2016

Uniquely burdensome taxes and fees make Illinois unfriendly to entrepreneurs, and drive businesses and families out of state.

TAGS: death tax, estate tax, franchise tax, LLC fees

Illinois budget deal should include eliminating outdated corporate franchise tax

By Michael Lucci

05/19/2016

The franchise tax is complicated and confusing, and compliance wastes the time and economic resources of Illinois’ businesses.

TAGS: franchise tax, jobs, small business

Reforming Illinois’ nonviolent Class 4 felony statutes

By Lauren Krisai

05/11/2016

Budget deal should include repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders

By Michael Lucci

07/06/2015

Illinois’ death tax, corporate franchise tax and LLC fees cause disproportionate economic harm compared to how much tax revenue they generate.

TAGS: death tax, small business

Blue steel: Illinois’ manufacturing exodus continues

By Austin Berg

04/02/2015

Workers’ compensation costs are killing Illinois steel.

TAGS: BLS: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dwight Kay, Indiana, Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Kyle McCarter, manufacturing, Michigan, Selvaggio Steel, T&B Steel Tubing, United States Steel Corp., workers compensation

Repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders

By Michael Lucci

03/30/2015

State lawmakers from both parties are advancing legislation to repeal three of Illinois’ most costly and misguided policies.

TAGS: death tax, Ed Sullivan, franchise tax, LLC fees, regulations

State and local policy solutions can help Granite City keep Steel in town

By Michael Lucci

03/25/2015

Illinois municipalities that are tired of seeing their manufacturing base hollowed out can take action to end the exodus.

TAGS: jobs, right to work

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Navistar to cut production, 170 jobs from Melrose Park facility

Illinois has highest combined sales tax burden in Midwest, seventh-highest in U.S.

Chicago alderman wants to limit trick-or-treating due to creepy clowns

Illinois tax code punishes entrepreneurs

Illinois budget deal should include eliminating outdated corporate franchise tax

Reforming Illinois’ nonviolent Class 4 felony statutes

Budget deal should include repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders

Blue steel: Illinois’ manufacturing exodus continues

Repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders

State and local policy solutions can help Granite City keep Steel in town

What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how can it benefit Illinois students?

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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