Corruption Watch

07/05/2016

Headlines in June show why Chicago is considered one of the most corrupt cities in the world.

TAGS: corruption, good government, transparency

Chicago Teachers Union’s threatened April 1 strike date isn’t legal

By Jeffrey Schwab

03/03/2016

The Chicago Teachers Union has threatened to strike as early as April 1 over Chicago Public Schools’ announced plan to stop paying a portion of teachers’ required contributions to their pension fund. Under Illinois labor law, however, CTU cannot legally strike before mid- to late-May.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools

Illinois state government takes in more tax dollars per person than every neighboring state

By Austin Berg

10/13/2015

The low-tax Land of Lincoln is a myth.

TAGS: income tax, property taxes, sales tax, taxes

Illinois Corruption Watch, October 2014

By Brian Costin

11/01/2014

In October, we found 52 different stories of potential public corruption in Illinois, including a trio of stories related to the election. An Illinois Policy investigation into emails from a group of Kankakee County superintendents revealed potentially illegal activities to pass a countywide sales-tax hike for school facilities. Documents obtained suggest illegal actions by superintendents...

TAGS: good government, waste

Institute on Chicago Tonight: State of the State analysis

01/31/2013

Policy agenda or campaign speech? Illinois Policy Institute CEO, John Tillman joined WTTW’s Chicago Tonight to provide an analysis of Gov. Pat Quinns State of the State Address.

TAGS: State of the State

Institute on Chicago Tonight: Why pension talks aren’t real reform

12/31/2012

Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman joined Carol Marin and a panel of experts on WTTW's Chicago Tonight to discuss pension reform in Illinois.

TAGS: pensions

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) says “NO” to a federal bailout of state pensions

By Chris Andriesen

10/17/2012

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Carol Marin on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight to discuss the presidential election, partisan gridlock, and his own future in the Democratic Party. At the 9:15 mark Sen. Durbin says, “NO” to a federal bailout of state pensions.

Study Guide: Chicago Teachers Union strike

By Chris Andriesen

09/18/2012

Institute Experts on the Chicago Teachers Union Strike A meditation on the Chicago Way The CTU strike has ended and a lot of people are asking: “what happened?” Five things you need to know about Chicago Public Schools Five critical facts to keep in mind during the CTU strike. Cheat Sheet: Chicago Public Schools A...

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Corruption Watch

Chicago Teachers Union’s threatened April 1 strike date isn’t legal

Illinois state government takes in more tax dollars per person than every neighboring state

Illinois Corruption Watch, October 2014

Institute on Chicago Tonight: State of the State analysis

Institute on Chicago Tonight: Why pension talks aren’t real reform

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) says “NO” to a federal bailout of state pensions

Study Guide: Chicago Teachers Union strike

What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how can it benefit 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