The people of Illinois – workers, entrepreneurs and business owners – have been held back by policy errors that have plagued the state for decades. But with the proper policy framework, the state can come back to life and lead the Midwest.

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The 3 most powerful lessons learned from the 2011 tax hikes

By Michael Lucci

02/04/2015

Since the January 2011 tax hikes, Illinois’ recovery slowed down, the rest of the Midwest sped up and the rest of the U.S. significantly accelerated. The Great Lakes states performed in lockstep with how well they fostered the free-enterprise system.

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Full text: Gov. Rauner’s State of the State address

By illinoispolicy

02/04/2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner's State of the State Address. February 4, 2015

Act locally: Right-to-Work zones can spark IL comeback

By Michael Lucci

02/02/2015

For Illinois’ downstate communities that have felt the pain of out-migration and need to revitalize their industrial base, a local Right-to-Work ordinance can be their first step to a comeback.

TAGS: jobs, labor, right to work, unions

Indiana

Wisconsin becomes 25th Right-to-Work state

Union membership collapsing in forced-union states

Illinois 36th, Indiana 3rd in new state freedom index

Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill

Right to Work is surrounding Illinois

Illinois lawmaker introduces bill to kill death tax

5 signs Illinois’ economy is failing, and 5 ways to fix it

The 3 most powerful lessons learned from the 2011 tax hikes

Full text: Gov. Rauner’s State of the State address

Act locally: Right-to-Work zones can spark IL comeback

Pathway to a Profession: How Apprenticeships Could Reshape Illinois’ Beauty Service Industry

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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