The Illinois Economy
Another financial assessment to make news comes from the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI), an independent public policy research center. IPI’s report evaluated Illinois’ economy on
Another financial assessment to make news comes from the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI), an independent public policy research center. IPI’s report evaluated Illinois’ economy on
It doesn’t seem possible, but slavery still exists in the Land of Lincoln. Every year, as many as 25,000 people in Illinois are trapped in
History was in the making this week as lawmakers welcomed members of the crew and support group of the soon-to-be christened USS Illinois. The USS Illinois,
Getting the state’s fiscal house in order, including solving the current fiscal crisis, is a foundational step to restoring confidence in government and renewing the
Illinois families looking to find an affordable way to start tackling the costs of college will have an additional month to take advantage of 2014-15
This week also marked the passing of former Illinois Governor Dan Walker. Walker served as governor from 1973 to 1977. He was known as ‘Walkin’
If you wish to participate in Sen. Rose’s teleforum from 7-8 p.m. April 29, here are there details: Participant 877-229-8493 ID code 111664
On April 22, the Senate passed an amendment to Senate Bill 274 that authorizes Gov. Rauner to transfer $26 million from special state funds to
In 2010, just weeks before re-election, former Gov. Pat Quinn unveiled a $55 million program supposedly aimed at curbing violence in Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods.
Illinois has one of the most expensive state prison systems in the country, spending an estimated $38,268 per inmate per year. For years, Senate Republicans
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