Chicago to FOIA: Drop Dead.
Public officials in Chicago act like its their own money...
4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap
Causes, costs, how to set the state free
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County Pay Raises during Tough Economic Times Send Taxpayers Wrong Message
Illinois Policy Institute Calls on Rock Island board to rectify salary increase gaffe.
$6.4 Million in Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
A report from the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform found that taxpayers paid lobbyists nearly $6.4 million to influence their own state government last year.
Strong and Growing: A Performance Review of Charter Schools
Throughout Illinois, a unique kind of public school is emerging: charter schools. Begun by non-profit groups, teams of teachers, or even universities, these new schools are trying innovative approaches to public education. Most importantly, they are creating additional choices for families, often in communities where public education has failed to meet the needs of parents...
SJR: State Can Balance Budget without Tax Hike, Borrowing
Kristina Rasmussen has an op-ed featured in the State Journal-Register. She outlines the path the legislature should take to balance our state's budget.
Chicago Transparency
by Kate Piercy Yesterday Mayor Daley announced updates and “improvements” to the City of Chicago’s website, saying these changes would make his administration more transparent. The site includes more data about Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests, vendors, contracts, and city employees. The site is getting mixed reviews from some media and members of the public, reacting...
Chicago Tribune: Voting in Favor of Bad Schools
John Tillman is featured in the Chicago Tribune. He discusses school choice.
Wall Street Journal: Republicans Sell Out Chicago Schoolkids
In Illinois, GOP legislators side with teachers unions.
Post Event Summary – Liberty Leaders Capitol Day
Brian Costin, Director of Outreach at the Illinois Policy Institute, shepherded 25 volunteer Liberty Leaders securing meetings with their Illinois legislators and staff.
Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?
Did your legislator stand up for the kids? Or did they stand with the union lobbyists?
