Illinois

Alert: Sunshine Commission Passes Both Houses

04/27/2010
If signed by Gov. Quinn, the Sunshine Commission would be a step in the right direction for Illinois, helping to get rid of wasteful spending and programs and assisting in establishing responsible spending and accountable government in Illinois.

$100,000 for Tour Guides

04/22/2010
In 2008, the state spent nearly $115,000 to provide tour guides at the State Capitol.

A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools

By Collin Hitt
04/21/2010
Students in Chicago’s lowest-performing public schools could soon have a new choice of schools if the General Assembly adopts a new program proposed by Rev. Senator James Meeks. Senate Bill 2494 would provide school vouchers to students in the bottom-performing ten percent of Chicago public elementary schools, giving those students the opportunity to attend area...
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Fighting poverty with employment: Chicago block clubs

Leaders of these organizations on the South and West sides connect residents to jobs and engage youth to build safer neighborhoods.

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

By Paul Kersey
06/19/2014

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

By Ted Dabrowski
05/02/2016