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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.

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.

Turning recession into depression

08/11/2010
by Kristina Rasmussen Regular readers know that we’re no fans of the political propaganda signs that dot America’s debt-funded “stimulus” projects. With that in mind, a photo I came across on Facebook today tells the real story.

Pathway to a Profession: How Apprenticeships Could Reshape Illinois’ Beauty Service Industry

Occupational licensing requirements present one of the steepest barriers to low-income Illinoisans starting careers in beauty services. Illinois requires anyone seeking to become a barber, cosmetologist, nail technician or hair braider to obtain a state license, essentially a permission slip to work. Unlike 45 other states, Illinois offers only one pathway to licensure for each...

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