Quote of the day, July 1
Quote of the day, July 1
Tax growth approaches double the pace of income growth in Illinois
Tax growth approaches double the pace of income growth in Illinois
Money flowing to Illinois’ state and local governments grew much faster than the average Illinoisans’ paycheck from 1969-2012.
Obama urges Congress to pass law letting Puerto Rico declare bankruptcy, time to let Illinois do the same
Obama urges Congress to pass law letting Puerto Rico declare bankruptcy, time to let Illinois do the same
If the White House wants to give Puerto Rico the right to bankruptcy, it should extend the option to all states and territories.
Black men hit hardest by Illinois’ manufacturing losses
Black men hit hardest by Illinois’ manufacturing losses
For inner-city families without the luxury of a private education, an Illinois manufacturing job is and always has been the first rung up the economic ladder.
Quote of the day, June 30
Quote of the day, June 30
Illinois politicians should take note as Greek, Puerto Rican debts blow up: ‘This is not politics, this is math’
Illinois politicians should take note as Greek, Puerto Rican debts blow up: ‘This is not politics, this is math’
For Greece and Puerto Rico, avoiding sustainable solutions has lead to fiscal ruin. When will Illinois’ lawmakers stop whistling past the graveyard?
2015 manufacturing scoreboard: Illinois -7,900; Indiana +5,000; Michigan +12,800
2015 manufacturing scoreboard: Illinois -7,900; Indiana +5,000; Michigan +12,800
Illinois is home to the worst manufacturing recovery in the entire Midwest.
Quote of the day, June 28
Quote of the day, June 28
3 lessons on criminal-justice reform from the author of ‘Orange is the New Black’
3 lessons on criminal-justice reform from the author of ‘Orange is the New Black’
Piper Kerman draws on personal experience to show how public safety hinges on criminal-justice reform.
Quote of the day, June 27
Quote of the day, June 27
Are we there yet? Breaking down Illinois’ budget battle
Are we there yet? Breaking down Illinois’ budget battle
As legislative leaders attempt to play games long seen in Springfield, Rauner remains resolute on breaking the status quo.
Choose Chicago an epic cut for Rauner
Choose Chicago an epic cut for Rauner
State money for city branding is nonessential.
Leading Madigan to water
Leading Madigan to water
Quote of the day, June 26
Quote of the day, June 26