Presidential debate facts: Illinois edition

10/03/2012

How has Illinois performed under President Obama?

State 48

By Chris Andriesen

09/28/2012

Illinois’ state debt: Illinois’ total state debt is $271 billion Illinois’ state debt has ballooned to $51,000 per household Illinois has roughly $9 billion in unpaid bills Illinois will spend more on pensions than on education by 2016 Illinois’ economic performance: Illinois is 47th in job growth Illinois is 48th in economic outlook Illinois is 48th in...

New JEC report shows why spendthrift states need structural reform, not a bailout

09/26/2012

A new report by the Joint Economic Committee, or JEC, provides even more evidence that the federal government should never bail out state pension debt. Here are just a few of their findings.

Facts are stubborn things

By Benjamin VanMetre

09/05/2012

During Gov. Quinn’s DNC address, he invoked John Adams’ famous line, “facts are stubborn things.” Quinn presented his facts about President Obama’s track record. Quinn presented his facts about Governor Romney’s track record. And Quinn presented his facts about Congressman Ryan’s track record. There was one track record that Quinn failed to mention. His own....

Chicago: The city that works but not for entrepreneurs

By Lawrence McQuillan

08/14/2012

Chicago has the worst entrepreneurship rate among the 15 largest metropolitan areas in the country.

Chicago has second highest taxes on meals in restaurants

03/29/2012

Ever notice that going out to eat seems more expensive in Chicago than other cities? One of the reasons is that on top of the very high sales tax in Chicago, there are additional taxes on meals in restaurants: 0.25 percent Chicago restaurant tax and 1.0 percent Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) food and...

Congratulations to the New Mayor of Chicago

05/16/2011

Inauguration day carries a spirit of optimism. Changes are needed in Chicago, and we can all hope today is the day that those changes begin to take place. Chicago is a great city, and in almost every way it could become the greatest city in America. But sober realities await the new mayor. The city...

CEO Statement: 7 Ideas for Chicago’s New Mayor

01/31/2011

Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman offers seven ideas for Rahm Emanuel.

Illinois Residents Pack Up for Other States

12/31/2010

Post tax hike farewell letters from Illinois residents.

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.

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Presidential debate facts: Illinois edition

State 48

New JEC report shows why spendthrift states need structural reform, not a bailout

Facts are stubborn things

Chicago: The city that works but not for entrepreneurs

Chicago has second highest taxes on meals in restaurants

Congratulations to the New Mayor of Chicago

CEO Statement: 7 Ideas for Chicago’s New Mayor

Illinois Residents Pack Up for Other States

Illinois Policy Institute Exclusive: Dan Proft Interviews Alderman Brendan Reilly

What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how can it benefit 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