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Illinois Policy Action bills poised for passage

By Heather Weiner
05/09/2015
From criminal justice to crowdfunding, Illinois Policy Action is pushing four bills with a great shot of making it to the governor’s desk.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, crowdfunding, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, right to try

Illinois House passes nation’s most competitive crowdfunding rules

By Michael Lucci
04/17/2015
Illinois is poised to lead the crowdfunding revolution.

TAGS: crowdfunding, investment

More manufacturing losses highlight Illinois’ mixed February jobs report

By Michael Lucci
03/27/2015
Illinois still ranks last in the country for putting people back to work over the Great Recession era.

TAGS: BLS: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, crowdfunding, death tax, employment, Great Recession, jobs, manufacturing, right to work, workers compensation

Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill

By Michael Lucci
03/04/2015
This is an important step in outpacing neighboring states, and for embracing an innovative, entrepreneurial culture in Illinois.

TAGS: Carol Sente, collaborative economy, crowdfunding, Indiegogo, Kickstarter, Tom Demmer

Illinois should join the crowdfunding revolution

By Michael Lucci
07/21/2014
Illinois needs to pass a law to create space for this financial innovation, allowing families to invest in local businesses through crowdfunding.

TAGS: crowdfunding, Kickstarter, small business

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A city charter could bring order to Chicago’s dysfunction. How can it get one?


A city charter would put much-needed guardrails on the Chicago government. Here’s what needs to happen to get one.

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

By Paul Kersey
06/19/2014
Illinois Policy In the News

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

By Ted Dabrowski
05/02/2016
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