IRS data reveal 2012 was Illinois’ worst year of taxpayer and wealth migration yet

By Michael Lucci

08/25/2015

Newly released data from the IRS reveal that in 2012, Illinois lost more taxpayers and taxpayer wealth to a greater number of states than ever before.

TAGS: IRS: Internal Revenue Service, outmigration

Why the White House is opening up about occupational licensing

By Hilary Gowins

08/07/2015

Licensing schemes are inconsistent in numerous ways, with some states imposing strict regulations on a profession while others don't require licensing at all.

TAGS: occupational licensing

New IRS data: Illinois lost migration battles with every Midwestern state

By Michael Lucci

08/03/2015

A new data release from the Internal Revenue Service can only be described as a complete embarrassment for the Prairie State.

TAGS: IRS: Internal Revenue Service, outmigration

Yes, Illinois still bans fireworks

By Austin Berg

07/02/2015

The Land of Lincoln is one of only seven states to impose harsh restrictions on the sale and possession of fireworks.

TAGS: fireworks ban

Illinois politicians should take note as Greek, Puerto Rican debts blow up: ‘This is not politics, this is math’

By Michael Lucci

06/29/2015

For Greece and Puerto Rico, avoiding sustainable solutions has lead to fiscal ruin. When will Illinois’ lawmakers stop whistling past the graveyard?

TAGS: budget, Chicago, debt, pensions, Puerto Rico

Speaker Madigan falsely promotes Bureau of Labor Statistics report as ‘good news’

By Michael Lucci

06/25/2015

The economic report is yet another indictment of the status quo in Illinois.

TAGS: BLS: Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs, Mike Madigan

BLS report reveals Illinois lags on jobs and wage growth

By Michael Lucci

06/19/2015

On national, regional and county-level comparisons, the report was negative for Illinois.

TAGS: BLS: Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs

Suspending state energy assistance opens door for reform in Illinois

06/09/2015

With the right reforms, Illinois can provide energy assistance to people who need it without using scarce state dollars.

TAGS: State Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

‘Bond Girl’ on Chicago and the quality of credit analysis in the municipal bond market

05/29/2015

The insight in Culpepper’s report is detailed and damning.

TAGS: Chicago

Crony chronicles: Certificates of need

By Austin Berg

05/14/2015

How an Illinois state board known mainly for corruption operates a Soviet-style system proven to fail.

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IRS data reveal 2012 was Illinois’ worst year of taxpayer and wealth migration yet

Why the White House is opening up about occupational licensing

New IRS data: Illinois lost migration battles with every Midwestern state

Yes, Illinois still bans fireworks

Illinois politicians should take note as Greek, Puerto Rican debts blow up: ‘This is not politics, this is math’

Speaker Madigan falsely promotes Bureau of Labor Statistics report as ‘good news’

BLS report reveals Illinois lags on jobs and wage growth

Suspending state energy assistance opens door for reform in Illinois

‘Bond Girl’ on Chicago and the quality of credit analysis in the municipal bond market

Crony chronicles: Certificates of need

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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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