From Dixon to Springfield: freshman state representative fights public corruption

02/28/2013

State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, is a freshman state legislator from the home of the infamous Rita Crundwell, the former Dixon Comptroller.

TAGS: corruption, Dixon

Illinois lawmakers want to ban dogs behind the wheel of a car

02/28/2013

Its about time we let those we elect know that we can take care of ourselves.

Illinois lawmakers want to prohibit the sale of energy drinks to minors

02/28/2013

Mike Billy Illinois News Network If some Illinois lawmakers have their way, popular energy drinks such as Monster and Red Bull will face increased regulation. Two bills that have been introduced to the Illinois House of Representatives would make it illegal to sell or deliver an energy drink to anyone under the age of 18....

MEDIA ALERT: Liberty Justice Center to represent Steven Wailand in dispute over Macomb aldermanic race

02/28/2013

MEDIA ALERT from the LIBERTY JUSTICE CENTER Media contact: Diana Rickert 312-607-4977 Liberty Justice Center to represent Steven Wailand in dispute over Macomb aldermanic race MACOMB, IL (March 25, 2013) The Liberty Justice Center, a public interest litigation center started by the Illinois Policy Institute, is representing Steven Wailand in the dispute over the...

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Compass [Spring 2013]: Betting on Illinois

02/28/2013

Compass [Spring 2013] Betting on Illinois

Illinois’ average personal income growth trails neighbors and nation

By Benjamin VanMetre

02/28/2013

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, or BEA, announced today that Illinois ranked 42nd in personal income growth in 2012.

Gas, hotels, video rentals hidden taxes you might not realize youre paying

02/28/2013

When it comes to taxes, politicians like to be sneaky.

The problem with fake or partial pension reforms: the crisis never goes away

By Ted Dabrowski

02/28/2013

Late last year California passed a bill that implemented what some would like to call sweeping government worker pension reforms.

As ObamaCare comes to Illinois, the fight for health care freedom continues

02/28/2013

Three years after the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or PPACA, we are beginning to suffer its painful consequences.

Poor policy decisions continue to sap Illinois’ economic activity

02/28/2013

In the game of state competitiveness, Illinois lags the nation. Poor policy decisions continue to sap economic activity and ruin opportunities for businesses operating in Illinois.

TAGS: progressive income tax

Illinois

From Dixon to Springfield: freshman state representative fights public corruption

Illinois lawmakers want to ban dogs behind the wheel of a car

Illinois lawmakers want to prohibit the sale of energy drinks to minors

MEDIA ALERT: Liberty Justice Center to represent Steven Wailand in dispute over Macomb aldermanic race

Compass [Spring 2013]: Betting on Illinois

Illinois’ average personal income growth trails neighbors and nation

Gas, hotels, video rentals hidden taxes you might not realize youre paying

The problem with fake or partial pension reforms: the crisis never goes away

As ObamaCare comes to Illinois, the fight for health care freedom continues

Poor policy decisions continue to sap Illinois’ economic activity

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