Kate Piercy’s Testimony on Sunshine Comission Act

04/15/2010

Kate Piercy's testimony submitted to the Senate Executive Committee on HB 4836, the Sunshine Commission Act.

Pension Bill to be Signed Today

04/14/2010

Governor Quinn is expected to sign a bill that would reduce pension benefits for new state employees. It's a start to scaling a big mountain.

Tea Party Turnaround

04/14/2010

Over the past year, millions of Americans have come off of the sidelines and involved themselves in the political process as part of the widespread tea party movement.

Lindenhurst Cuts $2 Million from Budget

04/13/2010

The Village of Lindenhurst has cut 2 million dollars from its budget for next year.

Almost Seven Million Dollars for Cashiers at the DMV

04/13/2010

In 2008, the Secretary of State employed 215 motor vehicle cashiers who were paid almost $7 million in wages.

State Pays Bills…Within 7 Months

04/13/2010

A recorded message on one of the Comptroller's phone help lines warns that the state is currently processing vouchers within 140-145 business days.

Over Two Million to Weigh Trucks

04/12/2010

The State of Illinois spent over two million dollars on paying inspectors to check the weight of trucks in 2008.

Institute in the SJR: City Needs More School Choices – Now

04/09/2010

Collin Hitt, the Institute's Director of Education Policy, has an op-ed on school vouchers featured in the State Journal-Register.

$1.2 Million in Wages for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

04/09/2010

The average annual wages for cartographers and photogrammetrists on the IDOT payroll was almost 16% higher than the BLS average for all workers in Illinois with those job titles.

National Backlash Against Public Pensions

04/08/2010

An Wall Street Journal editorial highlights the baby steps Illinois is taking toward enacting public employee pension reform.

Illinois

Kate Piercy’s Testimony on Sunshine Comission Act

Pension Bill to be Signed Today

Tea Party Turnaround

Lindenhurst Cuts $2 Million from Budget

Almost Seven Million Dollars for Cashiers at the DMV

State Pays Bills…Within 7 Months

Over Two Million to Weigh Trucks

Institute in the SJR: City Needs More School Choices – Now

$1.2 Million in Wages for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

National Backlash Against Public Pensions

Fighting poverty with employment: Chicago block clubs

Report Archive

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