Why Illinois’ corporate franchise tax should be repealed immediately
Why Illinois’ corporate franchise tax should be repealed immediately
This bewildering tax is disproportionately harming small-business owners across the state.
Quote of the day, March 22
Quote of the day, March 22
Preventing the next College of DuPage scandal: Transparency bills seek better online access
Preventing the next College of DuPage scandal: Transparency bills seek better online access
New bills aims to deliver on campaign promises of greater government transparency.
Clown car
Clown car
Evanston safe from burdensome pedicab regulations … for now
Evanston safe from burdensome pedicab regulations … for now
The proposed ordinance was so restrictive that one alderman likened it to “beating a mosquito with an automatic weapon.”
Feds approve powdered alcohol, Chicago moves to ban it
Feds approve powdered alcohol, Chicago moves to ban it
Chicago’s political priority list shouldn’t include addressing a new way to drink.
Quote of the day, March 20
Quote of the day, March 20
Mixed jobs report in January, 2014 wrap-up
Mixed jobs report in January, 2014 wrap-up
Illinois’ recent economic history is grim, but there is a beacon of light appearing at the end of the tunnel.
Chicago’s pitch to pay down $32B in unfunded pension debt: A casino, state money for CPS and a pass on pension payments
Chicago’s pitch to pay down $32B in unfunded pension debt: A casino, state money for CPS and a pass on pension payments
None of these proposals would even begin to address the Chicago’s pension crisis. The city needs reform, not revenue.
Quote of the day, March 19
Quote of the day, March 19
The NEIU land grab and a bill to stop it
The NEIU land grab and a bill to stop it
Just because a public entity wants land doesn’t mean it should be able to take it for any reason.
Illinois politicians propose $100B in tax hikes over next 5 years
Illinois politicians propose $100B in tax hikes over next 5 years
The array of six tax-hike proposals adds up to more than the state’s total projected general-fund spending in fiscal years 2016, 2017 and 2018 – combined.
Fooled again!
Fooled again!
Quote of the day, March 18
Quote of the day, March 18