United States Department of Commerce

Over $6,000 on Shredders

02/03/2010
The Illinois Department of Commerce spent over $6,000 on shredders in 2008 and 2009.

Chicago Football Classic

01/31/2010
The Department of Commerce gave Chicago Football Classic Incorporated a grant for $50,000 in 2009.

$4.7 Million on Advertising

01/31/2010
More than $4.7 million was spent on advertising in 2008 and 2009, in addition to the more than $6 million spent on professional advertising and media services.

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...

View Report

Report Archive

Take advantage of the various ways to vote

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