More Government “Waste” in Cook County

06/14/2010

In recent weeks there has been a lot of bad news surfacing for taxpayers when it comes to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

See What They’re Saying About Ready for the Snow?

01/31/2010

The Institute's timely report is garnering media attention for the 'A' grade given to the city of Chicago for its snow removal efforts.

Chicago Board of Education Credit Cards Canceled

01/26/2010

by Kate Piercy Thousands of dollars in artwork, limos, expensive meals and liquor charges by employees of the Chicago Board of Education, such as former presidents Michael Scott and Rufus Williams, along with their staff, have come under scrutiny, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman has canceled the credit cards of...

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

Illinois students could soon benefit from scholarship money to help them find a tutor, attend ACT or SAT prep sessions, pay tuition, get special education services or assist with other academic needs. That will happen in Illinois only if Gov. J.B. Pritzker lets the state’s schoolchildren benefit from the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, established...

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Chicago Sun-Times

More Government “Waste” in Cook County

See What They’re Saying About Ready for the Snow?

Chicago Board of Education Credit Cards Canceled

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help 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