Illinois’ 17-year jobs depression
Illinois’ 17-year jobs depression
Illinois has no more jobs in 2015 than it had in 1998.
Dues and don’ts: SEIU spent caregivers’ money for ‘representation’ on advertising, Christmas party
Dues and don’ts: SEIU spent caregivers’ money for ‘representation’ on advertising, Christmas party
SEIU spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on things clearly unrelated to the representation of union members.
Chicago aldermen who opposed food trucks now seek to restrict operations for food carts
Chicago aldermen who opposed food trucks now seek to restrict operations for food carts
History repeating.
5 things to know about Illinois’ unsustainable municipal pension fund
5 things to know about Illinois’ unsustainable municipal pension fund
Illinois taxpayers are forced – by law – to pay for local-government pensions above all else.
Private groups receiving Illinois tax dollars rally for higher taxes
Private groups receiving Illinois tax dollars rally for higher taxes
Nonprofit organizations that receive taxpayer money advocate for higher taxes on the taxpayers who fund their operations and salaries.
State must show plan for developmentally disabled service payments
State must show plan for developmentally disabled service payments
The state is now nearly 60 days into its fiscal year with the only significant portion of its budget approved being for primary and secondary education.
July jobs report shows government employment up, manufacturing down in Illinois
July jobs report shows government employment up, manufacturing down in Illinois
State jobs data shows Illinois had a net gain of 1,900 payroll jobs in July, driven by an increase in government employment.
Rauner signs “pass-through” legislation, Madigan spending attempt thwarted
Rauner signs “pass-through” legislation, Madigan spending attempt thwarted
The bipartisan pass-through spending law will provide services to the state’s most vulnerable.
Rauner signs bill aimed at cutting red tape for small businesses
Rauner signs bill aimed at cutting red tape for small businesses
The new law encourages state agencies to weed out rules and regulations that hurt Illinois' entrepreneurs.
Whitney Ball, RIP
Whitney Ball, RIP
Whitney will be missed, but her legacy will live on forever because we are a freer people today because of her life’s work.
Income of out-migrants from Illinois jumped by $8,000 in first year of 2011 income-tax hike
Income of out-migrants from Illinois jumped by $8,000 in first year of 2011 income-tax hike
Illinois’ tax hikes and anti-growth regulatory environment drive away taxpayers and businesses
Union arbitration bill would hurt Illinois taxpayers
Union arbitration bill would hurt Illinois taxpayers
If state politicians override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of SB 1229, they would remove even more state spending from taxpayer oversight.
Restorative justice means restitution for victims, cost savings for taxpayers
Restorative justice means restitution for victims, cost savings for taxpayers
Restorative-justice programs ensure that property-crime victims are compensated for their losses and reduce prison costs.
Illinois General Assembly ushers in crowdfunding revolution
Illinois General Assembly ushers in crowdfunding revolution
With the governor’s signature, Illinois will become the most competitive state for crowdfunding in the country.