Illinois

Why Repealing the Tax Hikes Is Important

12/31/2010
In one of my first media appearances following the tax increases, I noted that the Institute would immediately begin to work on repealing them. Some have wondered if this makes any sense ... Here are some reasons why it does.

Institute on FOX Chicago: Illinois Bad for Business

12/31/2010
Illinois already has a bad reputation as a place to do business and the new tax increase approved in Springfield is only going to make the situation worse, according to critics of the tax increase.

Institute on FOX Chicago: Repeal the Tax Hike

12/31/2010
It's no surprise the majority of Illinois residents are outraged at the new increase in business and income taxes. Now there are calls for lawmakers to repeal it, and some lawmakers are on board.
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FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

Illinois students could soon benefit from scholarship money to help them find a tutor, attend ACT or SAT prep sessions, pay tuition, get special education services or assist with other academic needs. That will happen in Illinois only if Gov. J.B. Pritzker lets the state’s schoolchildren benefit from the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, established...

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

By Paul Kersey
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CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students

By Ted Dabrowski
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