Burge torture hearings highlight need for transparency and accountability
Burge torture hearings highlight need for transparency and accountability
The police commander’s conduct has left lasting scars on victims and cost taxpayers millions.
Quote of the day, April 17
Quote of the day, April 17
Bond experts’ top 5 concerns are bad news for Illinois taxpayers
Bond experts’ top 5 concerns are bad news for Illinois taxpayers
As long as the state mandates pension rules and regulations for local governments, unfunded pension liabilities will continue to pressure local budgets.
Quote of the day, April 16
Quote of the day, April 16
Sunday service: Legalizing competition in Illinois’ auto industry
Sunday service: Legalizing competition in Illinois’ auto industry
The backward ban on Sunday car sales should be scrapped.
Tax season isn’t over: Illinoisans will work 120 days to pay for government in 2015
Tax season isn’t over: Illinoisans will work 120 days to pay for government in 2015
Illinois taxpayers celebrate Tax Freedom Day nearly two weeks after their peers in neighboring states.
Dissecting pay disparities in Illinois’ government unions
Dissecting pay disparities in Illinois’ government unions
Charges of unequal pay and opportunity should first be applied to some of those delivering the accusations.
ObamaCare brings another unwelcome Tax Day surprise for Illinoisans
ObamaCare brings another unwelcome Tax Day surprise for Illinoisans
How an SEIU contract sticks Illinois taxpayers with the costs of rising premiums under ObamaCare.
Quote of the day, April 14
Quote of the day, April 14
Low local turnout defines April elections
Low local turnout defines April elections
Even in the ousting of the scandal-ridden College of DuPage board, a mere 1 in 6 eligible to vote did.
Illinois’ middle class shrinking as property taxes shoot to record levels
Illinois’ middle class shrinking as property taxes shoot to record levels
Illinois stands out in the Midwest for unaffordable housing – 34 percent of Illinois households spend more than 30 cents per dollar of income on housing, more than any other state in the region.
Quote of the day, April 13
Quote of the day, April 13
Winner?
Winner?
Labor-union membership in Illinois and surrounding states
Labor-union membership in Illinois and surrounding states
Illinois has the second-highest labor-union participation rate among neighboring states.