Modernizing marijuana law in Illinois
Modernizing marijuana law in Illinois
Limited criminal-justice resources need to be oriented first and foremost toward addressing crimes with victims, not personal conduct.
Illinois 36th, Indiana 3rd in new state freedom index
Illinois 36th, Indiana 3rd in new state freedom index
Lack of school choice, a stifling regulatory climate and high taxes puts Illinois in the bottom third of the country on the First in Freedom Index.
Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill
Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill
This is an important step in outpacing neighboring states, and for embracing an innovative, entrepreneurial culture in Illinois.
Save us Joker!
Save us Joker!
Quote of the day, March 4
Quote of the day, March 4
Emails reveal Rock Island superintendents used public resources to push tax hike
Emails reveal Rock Island superintendents used public resources to push tax hike
District superintendents and the regional superintendent from Rock Island County coordinated with an active political action committee to push a sales-tax hike.
Quote of the day, March 3
Quote of the day, March 3
Amtrak: Hardly derailed
Amtrak: Hardly derailed
If Illinois subsidies to Amtrak disappeared tomorrow, barely anyone would notice a difference.
Bloomington and other Illinois cities should welcome ridesharing
Bloomington and other Illinois cities should welcome ridesharing
There’s no good reason for Bloomington's government to stand between drivers who want to offer this service and would-be customers who want to take advantage of it.
Quinn to receive millions in pension payments
Quinn to receive millions in pension payments
Former Gov. Pat Quinn contributed less than $200,000 to his retirement, but is set to draw more than $2 million in pension benefits over his lifetime.
Illinoisans pay high taxes compared to other Midwest families
Illinoisans pay high taxes compared to other Midwest families
The typical Illinois family pays the third-highest effective tax rate in the region.
Right to Work sweeps Midwest, heads for passage in Wisconsin
Right to Work sweeps Midwest, heads for passage in Wisconsin
Neighboring states have seen the light. Illinois needs to have its own Right-to-Work realization, or be left behind.
Quote of the day, March 2
Quote of the day, March 2