U.S. gas prices drop near $4 a gallon, but not in Illinois
U.S. gas prices drop near $4 a gallon, but not in Illinois
Gas prices were on the decline for the 50th straight day, but Illinois’ gas taxes kept the average price above $4.50 a gallon.
10 Illinois pension abuses show why taxpayers deserve reform
10 Illinois pension abuses show why taxpayers deserve reform
Illinois’ broken pension system has allowed loopholes and schemes that cheat other pensioners and drive up taxpayers’ burdens. Here are 10 examples.
“Workers Rights” Amendment
“Workers Rights” Amendment
Ep. 47: Are we in a recession?
Ep. 47: Are we in a recession?
Recession is the buzzword of the week as the economy begins to cool. So, are we in a recession or not? And what does that mean for Illinois? Bryce Hill joins the Policy Shop to talk about the state and national economic picture. Learn more by subscribing to the Policy Shop newsletter at illin.is/newsletter. This...
Fact check: Illinois’ economic recovery under Pritzker among worst in nation
Fact check: Illinois’ economic recovery under Pritzker among worst in nation
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s newest campaign ad credits him with fixing state finances and boasts of Illinois’ job growth. Both are among the worst in the nation.
Jerome Cooper
Jerome Cooper
“Higher property taxes from Amendment 1 would mean I’m gonna have to leave Illinois because I can’t afford to stay here."
10 Illinois metro areas gain jobs, only 1 recovers from pandemic
10 Illinois metro areas gain jobs, only 1 recovers from pandemic
Only Bloomington has recouped early 2020 job losses, which is bad news for Illinois’ lagging economy as recession fears increase.
Jackie Jackson
Jackie Jackson
"Running a business can be stressful at times, but I do it because I absolutely love offering job opportunities.”
Amendment 1 would give teachers unions more power over students’ health
Amendment 1 would give teachers unions more power over students’ health
The number of students enrolling in Chicago Public Schools continues to fall as teachers’ unions impose COVID-19 policies and infringe on parents’ choices about their childrens’ health and safety. A ballot proposal would make that worse.
Illinois still missing 1 in 7 jobs lost during pandemic
Illinois still missing 1 in 7 jobs lost during pandemic
With the highest unemployment rate in the Midwest and 117,000 jobs still missing, Illinois’ labor market is among the least recovered in the region.
38 challengers give Illinois voters first choices in decades
38 challengers give Illinois voters first choices in decades
Alper Turan fled Iran 24 years ago to seek a better life for himself and his family. He wants to help his new home by being one of 38 candidates recruited by Illinois Policy to run for the Illinois General Assembly. He wants voters to have a choice.
‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ would hike workers’ property taxes by $2,100
‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ would hike workers’ property taxes by $2,100
Despite proponents’ claims, Amendment 1 would give union rights only to state and local government workers – who make up just 7% of Illinois adults. It would give $2,100 property tax hikes to everyone.
Darla Pitts
Darla Pitts
"More taxes just means more businesses shut down. What’s really horrible is it really affects small businesses, not the big ones.”
Government unions pour $4 million into ads for Amendment 1
Government unions pour $4 million into ads for Amendment 1
Government worker unions are funding advertisements for a constitutional amendment that would guarantee $2,100 average property tax hikes statewide.