Kentucky governor-elect: 401(k)-style plans for new government employees

By Ted Dabrowski

11/23/2015

Kentucky’s governor-elect wants 401(k)s for new government employees.

Chicago gas prices highest in the state as prices drop across U.S.

By Hilary Gowins

11/23/2015

Motorists filling up at Chicago pumps can expect to pay an additional $0.16 per gallon in Regional Transportation Authority, county and city taxes, making gas sold in the city the costliest in any of Illinois’ metro areas.

Adult Redeploy has saved Illinois $64 million

By Bryant Jackson-Green

11/23/2015

Illinois can save thousands per inmate by expanding cost-effective alternatives to prison for nonviolent offenders.

TAGS: adult redeploy

Illinois bidding out 20,000 cameras for police

By illinoispolicy

11/21/2015

Illinois is taking bids for a supplier to equip 1,000 police officers and another 1,000 patrol cars with mobile cameras.

TAGS: police body cameras

Task force to consolidate Illinois’ glut of local governments

By Mark Fitton

11/21/2015

Illinois has more units of local government than any other state in the nation. With 6,963 units of local government, Illinois beats its nearest competitor by more than 1,800.

Strong Illinois jobs report in October, but manufacturing losses continue

By Michael Lucci

11/20/2015

New federal jobs data reveal Illinois gained 14,100 jobs overall during October, but lost 1,900 manufacturing jobs during this time.

TAGS: employment, jobs, manufacturing

Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers

By Austin Berg

11/20/2015

Illinois continues to lose blue-collar work as other states give thanks for healthier job climates.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, unemployment

Illinoisans pay nearly a quarter of their wireless bills in taxes

By Austin Berg

11/19/2015

Illinoisans pay nearly a quarter of their wireless bills in taxes, while Chicagoans pay more taxes on wireless service than residents of any other major city in the country.

TAGS: cell phone tax

Illinois’ low-income and blue-collar workers are the worst-paid in the region

By Michael Lucci

11/16/2015

Although Illinois’ top earners make more than most of their regional counterparts, Illinois’ bottom quarter of earners have the lowest wages in the Midwest

TAGS: manufacturing, workers compensation

Busting the myth that Chicago taxes are low

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner

11/15/2015

An analysis of Chicago’s taxation and revenue in perspective

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Kentucky governor-elect: 401(k)-style plans for new government employees

Chicago gas prices highest in the state as prices drop across U.S.

Adult Redeploy has saved Illinois $64 million

Illinois bidding out 20,000 cameras for police

Task force to consolidate Illinois’ glut of local governments

Strong Illinois jobs report in October, but manufacturing losses continue

Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers

Illinoisans pay nearly a quarter of their wireless bills in taxes

Illinois’ low-income and blue-collar workers are the worst-paid in the region

Busting the myth that Chicago taxes are low

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help 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