It’s Snowing! How Well is Springfield Performing?

12/31/2010

The Institute's Snow Squad is out canvassing the city to see how well Springfield is responding to the winter storm. Check here for updates throughout the day. We will post our final grade no later than 7:00PM.

Top Ten Tax Hike Quotes

12/31/2010

A look at the top quotes surrounding the controversial tax hike legislation.

Cook County Probation Officers Propose Policy Solutions

12/31/2010

The Illinois Policy Institute was recently invited to meet with a group of Cook County Probation Officers, who offered common-sense policy solutions to fix their trouble-plagued department.

Institute on Fox Chicago: Firefighter Funeral for Edward Stringer Puts Pensions in Spotlight

12/31/2010

At Tuesdays funeral for fallen Chicago Firefighter Edward Stringer, mourners heard from a number of people who praised his work on behalf of the city, but it was some of the words from the fire department’s chaplain that had people talking afterward. Father Thomas Mulcrone made specific mention of the debate over the rising cost...

Chicago Pays $681K in Wages to Corruption Convicts

12/31/2010

The City of Chicago kept 17 employees on the payroll after their convictions in public corruption cases, at a cost of $681,195 to the taxpayers.

Snow Squad Gives Chicago an A

12/31/2010

The Institute's Snow Squad gives the city of Chicago an A on main roads and an F on its response to side roads during today's winter storm.

See What They’re Saying: January 2011 Tax Hike

12/31/2010

See where the Institute has been featured in the news regarding the proposed income tax hike.

New Year: New Faces at Illinois Policy Institute

12/31/2010

The Board of Directors of Illinois Policy Institute has elected three new board members and named Andy McKenna Chairman of the Board.

Illinois Policy Institute Exclusive: Dan Proft Interviews Alderman Brendan Reilly

12/31/2010

Ald. Reilly is the rarest of Chicago politicians, someone who does his homework, speaks quite plainly and openly about what he learns, and offers specific and relevant proposals to right-size city government.

Special Alert from the National Taxpayers Union on Online Taxation

12/31/2010

Senator John Cullerton of Chicago is proposing an unconstitutional $150 million tax on online shopping during the special legislative session in order to pay for the states reckless spending habits.

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It’s Snowing! How Well is Springfield Performing?

Top Ten Tax Hike Quotes

Cook County Probation Officers Propose Policy Solutions

Institute on Fox Chicago: Firefighter Funeral for Edward Stringer Puts Pensions in Spotlight

Chicago Pays $681K in Wages to Corruption Convicts

Snow Squad Gives Chicago an A

See What They’re Saying: January 2011 Tax Hike

New Year: New Faces at Illinois Policy Institute

Illinois Policy Institute Exclusive: Dan Proft Interviews Alderman Brendan Reilly

Special Alert from the National Taxpayers Union on Online Taxation

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

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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