Hey, Speaker Madigan: Illinois’ No. 1 budget problem is taxpayers fleeing the state

By Michael Lucci

06/15/2015

If Illinois had simply broken even on domestic migration, there likely wouldn’t be much of a budget problem.

Budget battle highlights rigged rules in Illinois’ legislative process

By Darlene Senger

06/12/2015

Illinoisans need structure and fairness in their state government. But in Springfield, the rules are often written by the controlling party to its own advantage.

TAGS: budget, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly

Killing Illiana: Closing the road to nowhere a win for Illinois

By Austin Berg

06/10/2015

Why the nightmare named Illiana should be scrapped once and for all.

TAGS: Illiana Expressway, transportation

Suspending state energy assistance opens door for reform in Illinois

06/09/2015

With the right reforms, Illinois can provide energy assistance to people who need it without using scarce state dollars.

TAGS: State Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

How effective record-sealing policy can help ex-offenders find employment and stay away from crime

By Bryant Jackson-Green

06/08/2015

Careful sealing policies can help ex-offenders take control of their lives while protecting public safety.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, ex-offenders

Most Illinois cities are shrinking, according to U.S. Census Bureau

By Michael Lucci

06/07/2015

Illinois’ statewide out-migration crisis is backed up by city-level data.

TAGS: outmigration

Saving CCP: Budget reforms preserve benefits for elderly residents in need

06/04/2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent actions highlight the need for change in the Illinois Department of Aging’s largest program.

TAGS: Community Care Program, Department of Aging

Madigan, Cullerton and the absurdity of Springfield’s budget blame game

By David Giuliani

06/03/2015

Responsibility for Illinois’ sorry state of affairs falls at the feet of House Speaker Mike Madigan, Senate President John Cullerton and their combined 80 years in state government.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, John Cullerton, Mike Madigan

Who’s afraid of term limits?

By Austin Berg

06/02/2015

Illinois and Chicago should make career lawmakers a thing of the past.

TAGS: term limits

Amid complex budget talks, Madigan gamesmanship a constant

By Jim Long

06/01/2015

Long before his General Assembly failed to pass a balanced budget, House Speaker Mike Madigan’s spin machine was churning.

TAGS: House Speaker, Mike Madigan

Illinois General Assembly

Hey, Speaker Madigan: Illinois’ No. 1 budget problem is taxpayers fleeing the state

Budget battle highlights rigged rules in Illinois’ legislative process

Killing Illiana: Closing the road to nowhere a win for Illinois

Suspending state energy assistance opens door for reform in Illinois

How effective record-sealing policy can help ex-offenders find employment and stay away from crime

Most Illinois cities are shrinking, according to U.S. Census Bureau

Saving CCP: Budget reforms preserve benefits for elderly residents in need

Madigan, Cullerton and the absurdity of Springfield’s budget blame game

Who’s afraid of term limits?

Amid complex budget talks, Madigan gamesmanship a constant

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

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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