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Illinois budget deal should include eliminating outdated corporate franchise tax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

Fighting poverty with employment: Chicago block clubs

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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