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Illinois House passes permanent income tax hike

By Austin Berg

07/02/2017

More than a dozen Republicans joined House Democrats in passing a budget that includes a massive tax hike and no structural spending reforms. Gov. Bruce Rauner said he would veto the plan.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, budget, income tax, taxes

Illinois politicians should resist the urge to resuscitate failed EDGE tax credit program

By Hilary Gowins

01/08/2017

Illinois’ $1.3 billion in EDGE tax credits has brought in only 34,000 jobs since 2001, and has enabled politicians to hand out tax relief to select companies rather than lowering anti-growth taxes for all businesses.

Illinois corruption watch: January 2016

02/12/2016

In January several instances of corruption, influence peddling and mismanagement across Illinois were brought to light, from the College of DuPage’s expense-account mismanagement, to Chicago’s red-light-camera bribery case.

Ford set to invest $1.1B in Chicago-area plants

By Austin Berg

11/12/2015

right to work

While thousands of Chicago-area Ford employees rejoice over news of long-term stability, many more Illinois manufacturing workers face joblessness.

TAGS: employment, manufacturing

Illinois General Assembly ushers in crowdfunding revolution

By Michael Lucci

07/29/2015

With the governor’s signature, Illinois will become the most competitive state for crowdfunding in the country.

Illinois House passes nation’s most competitive crowdfunding rules

By Michael Lucci

04/17/2015

Illinois is poised to lead the crowdfunding revolution.

TAGS: crowdfunding, investment

Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill

By Michael Lucci

03/04/2015

This is an important step in outpacing neighboring states, and for embracing an innovative, entrepreneurial culture in Illinois.

TAGS: Carol Sente, collaborative economy, crowdfunding, Indiegogo, Kickstarter, Tom Demmer

Illinois Corruption Watch: November 2014

By Brian Costin

12/07/2014

In November, 13 of 53 Corruption Watch stories were related to policies and actions of criminal-justice authorities in Illinois.

Illinois employers warn of 900 layoffs

By Austin Berg

11/08/2014

Exactly 900 more Illinoisans can expect to be laid off in coming months, according to notices filed with the state.

TAGS: jobs

Illinois corporate tax breaks serve as blank checks for big business

By Robert Steere

11/07/2014

Illinois taxpayers are the ones who must ultimately pay the price for crony deals.

TAGS: tax credits

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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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