The Illinois Supreme Court’s precedent has made it impossible for Chicago to stave off bankruptcy by making even the most meager reforms to government-worker pensions.

June jobs update: Illinois’ workforce shrinks by 8,300, state has nation’s worst jobs losses at -7,500

By Michael Lucci

07/22/2015

Indiana and Michigan laid the framework for a manufacturing and jobs recovery. Until politicians in the Illinois General Assembly get serious about pursuing real reforms, the state’s jobs climate with continue to decline.

TAGS: employment, manufacturing, right to work, workers compensation

Illinois politicians to receive pay raises despite Rauner efforts

By Austin Berg

07/21/2015

Failing to pass a balanced budget is of little consequence to the state’s political class.

TAGS: Mike Madigan

Illinois General Assembly

New law ends automatic transfer of some juveniles to adult court

New IRS data: Illinois lost migration battles with every Midwestern state

Chicago and Detroit: Trading places?

Rauner vetoes will stand, Madigan’s unconstitutional budget dies today

Illinois General Assembly ushers in crowdfunding revolution

What happens when public unions control everything for decades? Just look at Chicago and Illinois

Don’t hold your breath, Springfield stoppage could last until 2016

Chicago pension reform ruled unconstitutional

June jobs update: Illinois’ workforce shrinks by 8,300, state has nation’s worst jobs losses at -7,500

Illinois politicians to receive pay raises despite Rauner efforts

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