Which Chicago aldermen received donations from Chicago Teachers Union?
Chicago Teachers Union contributions to Chicago aldermanic candidates
Shoppers pay 9% sales tax on Christmas gifts in Illinois
Shoppers pay 9% sales tax on Christmas gifts in Illinois
Illinois shoppers will pay an average 8.81% in sales taxes on presents this holiday, the eighth most nationwide. Some Cook County communities will charge up to 11.5%.
By Patrick Andriesen
Pritzker emergency No. 23 comes as Colorado drops masks
Pritzker emergency No. 23 comes as Colorado drops masks
Illinois is far from finished with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s statewide COVID-19 mandates, but another Democratic governor just said the emergency is over and the state shouldn’t be making people wear masks anymore.
By Dylan Sharkey
Chicago suburbs raided by FBI have ties to Madigan’s son
Chicago suburbs raided by FBI have ties to Madigan’s son
Four municipalities targeted in a sweeping corruption probe have all contracted with Alliant/Mesirow, where House Speaker Mike Madigan’s son works to secure insurance deals with local governments.
By Austin Berg
Paprocki named president of Illinois Policy Institute, chairman of Illinois Policy PAC
Paprocki named president of Illinois Policy Institute, chairman of Illinois Policy PAC
John Tillman remains chairman and CEO of Illinois Policy Institute.
By illinoispolicy
Chicago Sun-Times article on Illinois Policy Institute CEO riddled with errors, mischaracterizations
Chicago Sun-Times article on Illinois Policy Institute CEO riddled with errors, mischaracterizations
In a changing media landscape, it’s important that legacy media players like the Sun-Times live up to the tradition of journalistic excellence. Sadly, they failed in this article.
By illinoispolicy
Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman released the following statement on a recent editorial cartoon
Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman released the following statement on a recent editorial cartoon
Statement on editorial cartoon
By illinoispolicy
Rivian Automotive gets $49.5 million in state tax credits for 1,000 jobs over 10 years
Rivian Automotive gets $49.5 million in state tax credits for 1,000 jobs over 10 years
The car manufacturer is promising to bring more than 1,000 jobs to Normal, Ill., after being offered $49.5 million in state tax credits and more in local tax credits and abatements.
By Brendan Bakala
Illinois has highest combined sales tax burden in Midwest, seventh-highest in U.S.
Illinois has highest combined sales tax burden in Midwest, seventh-highest in U.S.
Illinois politicians burden the state’s residents with the highest combined state and average local sales tax rate in the Midwest, along with numerous other taxes and fees.
By Brendan Bakala
Mars and Wrigley to combine in 2017, call Chicago home
Mars and Wrigley to combine in 2017, call Chicago home
The new business, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, forms after Mars purchased minority stake in Wrigley.
By Brendan Bakala
Former Illinois Policy Institute President Kristina Rasmussen has been appointed chief of staff to Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Former Illinois Policy Institute President Kristina Rasmussen has been appointed chief of staff to Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Former Illinois Policy Institute President Kristina Rasmussen has been appointed chief of staff to Gov. Bruce Rauner.
By illinoispolicy
Endurance: A lesson from generations of American patriots for Illinoisans today
Endurance: A lesson from generations of American patriots for Illinoisans today
Those fighting in Springfield for a better future for Illinois should look to past generations of Americans who stayed the course through long and difficult battles for liberty.
By John Tillman
6 reasons why Chicago taxes will keep going up
6 reasons why Chicago taxes will keep going up
Even with the city’s record tax hike and massive borrowing, lack of reform means Chicagoans can expect to open up their wallets yet again.
By Ted Dabrowski