Illinois lawmakers propose bill to regulate political ads on social media

By Amy Korte

11/01/2017

A new bill would require buyers of political and issue ads on social media to disclose their identities and would impose record-keeping requirements on social media companies.

TAGS: election, Facebook

Veto session 2017: What to watch for

10/24/2017

Members of the General Assembly have already filed motions to attempt to override some of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes. Many of these are bad bills that will hurt taxpayers.

TAGS: right to work, workers compensation

5 examples of government union power over the people, and 2 solutions to fix the problem

By Mailee Smith

10/24/2017

While government worker unions have had a stranglehold on the people of Illinois for far too long, the state isn’t without hope. Illinois can follow the lead of other Midwestern states and enact labor reforms.

Bill would criminalize actions of local leaders who enact Right to Work

By Mailee Smith

10/24/2017

Lawmakers supporting Illinois Senate Bill 1905 aren’t just seeking to crush the idea of worker freedom – they are seeking to harm anyone who supports it.

TAGS: local government, right to work

Rahm’s 2018 budget: More fee hikes on the way

By Chris Lentino

10/18/2017

Mayor Rahm Emanuel looks to increase costs for Chicagoans to fill budget shortfalls and failing pensions.

TAGS: budget, Chicago, fees, Rahm Emanuel, taxes

Opioid crisis: Kentucky’s reforms, Illinois’ problems and overprescription in workers’ comp

By Amy Korte

10/16/2017

As opioid abuse ravages Illinois, lawmakers must take action to root out overprescription in the state’s workers’ compensation system.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, Kentucky, opioid, workers compensation

The union myth of ‘free riders’

By Mailee Smith

10/14/2017

A solution to the union’s “free rider” claim is on the table. Why doesn’t it enjoy union support?

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, fair share, free rider, Janus v. AFSCME, labor, right to work, unions

IRS data show continuing Illinois wealth flight

By Orphe Divounguy

10/02/2017

Illinois households that moved out of state earned $19,600 more, on average, than those who moved in during the 2014-2015 tax year.

Red-light cameras blanket suburbs at safe intersections

By Brendan Bakala

09/26/2017

A quarter of the cameras were installed at intersections without a red-light-related crash in at least three years, and a majority did not meet IDOT criteria, according to the Chicago Tribune.

TAGS: red light cameras

Cook County beverage sales decline in wake of pop tax

By Brendan Bakala

09/25/2017

A new report from Can the Tax and the Illinois Food Retailers Association shows that beverage sales for Cook County retailers are down since 2016.

TAGS: Cook County, Illinois Food Retailers Association, soda tax, taxes, Toni Preckwinkle

Illinois General Assembly

Illinois lawmakers propose bill to regulate political ads on social media

Veto session 2017: What to watch for

5 examples of government union power over the people, and 2 solutions to fix the problem

Bill would criminalize actions of local leaders who enact Right to Work

Rahm’s 2018 budget: More fee hikes on the way

Opioid crisis: Kentucky’s reforms, Illinois’ problems and overprescription in workers’ comp

The union myth of ‘free riders’

IRS data show continuing Illinois wealth flight

Red-light cameras blanket suburbs at safe intersections

Cook County beverage sales decline in wake of pop tax

Illinois Forward 2027: How to fix Illinois’ state finances

Report Archive

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