Institute in Rockford Register Star: Could Wisconsin’s Labor Rights ‘Ruckus’ Happen in Illinois?

01/31/2011

Illinois Policy Institute's Collin Hitt was quoted in a story in the Rockford Register Star about whether the union battles in Wisconsin could occur in Illinois.

Illinois Not Yet Wisconsin When it Comes to State Worker Unions

01/31/2011

John Tillman was quoted in a State Journal Register story about the unlikelihood that Gov. Quinn would take on public employee unions the way Gov. Walker is doing in Wisconsin.

Institute on Chicago Tonight: Political Chaos in Wisconsin

01/31/2011

Illinois Policy Institute's Diana Rickert was a guest on the Tuesday night broadcast of "Chicago Tonight" discussing the union debacle in Wisconsin.

Plus 945: Why Quinn Doesn’t Fear Public Employee Unions

01/31/2011

While governors in New York and Wisconsin are stirring up much antagonism from state and local employees after making sizable cuts to stave off fiscal calamity, Illinois's Governor is adding hundreds to the state payroll.

Illinois Cell Phone Taxes 5th Highest in Nation

By Brian Costin

01/31/2011

In Illinois over 20%, on average, of your phone bill is federal, state, and local taxes.

Institute on ABC 7 Chicago: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Tries to Woo Illinois Business

01/31/2011

Institute CEO, John Tillman, in a story on New Jersey Gov. Christie and his campaign to move businesses from Illinois to New Jersey.

Small Business Owners Make Plans to Leave Illinois

12/31/2010

A number of business owners have joined the over 2,400 who have signed our tax hike repeal petition and have stated their intention to leave Illinois or close their doors.

Top Ten Tax Hike Quotes

12/31/2010

A look at the top quotes surrounding the controversial tax hike legislation.

Mayor Daley Predicts Corporate Tax Hike Will Cause Businesses to Leave the State

12/31/2010

Late last night, the legislature passed personal and corporate income tax increases. Check out what Mayor Daley has to say about it.

Two Happiest People in the Wake of the Illinois Tax Frenzy

12/31/2010

Governors Scott Walker from Wisconsin and Mitch Daniels of Indiana are enthusiastic while Illinois reels from the tax hysteria that hit the state this morning.

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Institute in Rockford Register Star: Could Wisconsin’s Labor Rights ‘Ruckus’ Happen in Illinois?

Illinois Not Yet Wisconsin When it Comes to State Worker Unions

Institute on Chicago Tonight: Political Chaos in Wisconsin

Plus 945: Why Quinn Doesn’t Fear Public Employee Unions

Illinois Cell Phone Taxes 5th Highest in Nation

Institute on ABC 7 Chicago: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Tries to Woo Illinois Business

Small Business Owners Make Plans to Leave Illinois

Top Ten Tax Hike Quotes

Mayor Daley Predicts Corporate Tax Hike Will Cause Businesses to Leave the State

Two Happiest People in the Wake of the Illinois Tax Frenzy

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students