Repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders

By Michael Lucci

03/30/2015

State lawmakers from both parties are advancing legislation to repeal three of Illinois’ most costly and misguided policies.

TAGS: death tax, Ed Sullivan, franchise tax, LLC fees, regulations

Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill

By Michael Lucci

03/04/2015

This is an important step in outpacing neighboring states, and for embracing an innovative, entrepreneurial culture in Illinois.

TAGS: Carol Sente, collaborative economy, crowdfunding, Indiegogo, Kickstarter, Tom Demmer

Speeding ticket can cost you more than $900 in Illinois

By Austin Berg

07/03/2014

It’s Independence Day weekend. You’re driving out to the suburbs, into the city, up to a lake or maybe down to the state capital. You’re going 15 miles per hour over the speed limit. Lights flash. You hear: “License and registration please.” You’re on the hook for $120. Or so you think. In reality, the...

Suburban governments in Lake County fail transparency audit

By Brian Costin

12/19/2012

PRESS RELEASE from the ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE MEDIA CONTACT: Diana Rickert Diana@IllinoisPolicy.org or (312) 607-4977 Vernon Hills only bright spot in suburban government transparency audit 19 out of 22 local governments in Lake County receive failing grades CHICAGO (Dec. 19, 2012) – Lake County residents pay some of the highest property tax rates in the...

Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?

05/07/2010

Did your legislator stand up for the kids? Or did they stand with the union lobbyists?

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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Repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders

Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill

Speeding ticket can cost you more than $900 in Illinois

Suburban governments in Lake County fail transparency audit

Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?

Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs

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