Illinois

Too Dumb to Thrive

01/31/2010
Do you think government spending is out of control and harmful? Then Time magazine's Joe Klein thinks you are a dodo.

Moving Expenses

01/31/2010
The State of Illinois spent over $60K on moving expenses in 2008 and 2009. Find out more here.

$58K on Welcoming Centers

01/31/2010
The Department of Public Health spent on Welcoming Centers in 2008, which are part of a program from the Department of Human Services to help new immigrants.

John TIllman on Public Affairs

01/31/2010
John Tillman discusses transparency in Illinois, school vouchers, and how the state’s deficit is not really as bad as many politicians in Springfield will have you believe—it’s small enough to so
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Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs

Illinois’ tax code stands in the way of the state’s economic competitiveness. The combination of high tax burdens and a poor tax structure contributes to the loss of jobs and investment to other states. From a place of former economic dominance, Illinois now ranks 45th in gross state product (GSP) growth over the past decade...

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