Illinois’ attorney general claims local Right-to-Work ordinances violate federal labor laws. But she’s wrong: Federal law doesn’t preempt Illinois state law on this issue.

TAGS: labor, Lisa Madigan, right to work

Why Illinois needs a turnaround in 12 graphics

By Michael Lucci

04/27/2015

The failures of Springfield are many, the state and local crises are real, and the time for action is now.

TAGS: economy, jobs

Cadillac tax will cost Illinois billions without health-benefit reforms

By Naomi Lopez Bauman

04/26/2015

If retiree health benefits remain unchanged, Illinois taxpayers will foot the bill for an estimated $1 billion through 2035 in Cadillac taxes on retiree health-insurance plans alone.

TAGS: ACA: Affordable Care Act

Bruce Rauner

Record number of Illinoisans out of workforce, labor participation rate at 37-year lows

State pride and the Turnaround Agenda

Illinois’ property taxes are out of control, let taxpayers take driver’s seat

Corruption Watch: April 2015

Illinois’ layers and layers of government ripe for consolidation

Potential tax hike for Illinoisans is staggering

Auditor general: Illinois Department of Corrections workers abusing overtime

Top legal scholar: Lisa Madigan is wrong on local Right-to-Work

Why Illinois needs a turnaround in 12 graphics

Cadillac tax will cost Illinois billions without health-benefit reforms

Chicago Forward 2026: A pro-growth plan to end city budget deficits

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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