Cook County Coffee Czar?
Cook County Coffee Czar?
The media has been uncovering some interesting spending from Cook County
Institute in the Chicago Tribune: The Legislators-Are-Chicken Premise
Institute in the Chicago Tribune: The Legislators-Are-Chicken Premise
An article from the Tribune's Dennis Byrne cites the Institute's Budget Solutions 2011 as an "boldly asserting that the budget can be balanced without any tax increase."
Alert: Sunshine Commission Passes Both Houses
Alert: Sunshine Commission Passes Both Houses
If signed by Gov. Quinn, the Sunshine Commission would be a step in the right direction for Illinois, helping to get rid of wasteful spending and programs and assisting in establishing responsible spending and accountable government in Illinois.
Newspapers Across the State Support School Choice
Newspapers Across the State Support School Choice
Support for Sen. James Meeks' school choice bill is coming in from major newspapers across the state and the Illinois Policy Institute's research has been integral in shaping opinion on the matter.
Public Sector Pharmacist Technicians Receive 25% Higher Wages
Public Sector Pharmacist Technicians Receive 25% Higher Wages
In 2008, pharmacists technicians employed by the State of Illinois made 25% more in wages than their private sector counterparts.
$100,000 for Tour Guides
$100,000 for Tour Guides
In 2008, the state spent nearly $115,000 to provide tour guides at the State Capitol.
Archivists on the State Payroll
Archivists on the State Payroll
There were 18 archivists on the state payroll in 2008, and they received average annual wages of $58,833.
Institute in the Decatur Tribune: Balancing the State Budget Without a Tax Hike
Institute in the Decatur Tribune: Balancing the State Budget Without a Tax Hike
April 15th has come and gone, but Illinoisans need to be perpetually vigilant about taxes
IL Policy Institute Applauds Committee Passage of Groundbreaking School Choice Legislation
IL Policy Institute Applauds Committee Passage of Groundbreaking School Choice Legislation
Landmark school voucher program provides opportunity for Illinois children.
A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools
A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools
Students in Chicago’s lowest-performing public schools could soon have a new choice of schools if the General Assembly adopts a new program proposed by Rev. Senator James Meeks. Senate Bill 2494 would provide school vouchers to students in the bottom-performing ten percent of Chicago public elementary schools, giving those students the opportunity to attend area...
John O’Hara on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart
John O’Hara on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart
The Illinois Policy Institute's John O'Hara was the featured guest on the Daily Show on April 20.
Elevator Operators on the State Payroll
Elevator Operators on the State Payroll
In 2008, there were two elevator operators on the state payroll receiving approximately $40K per year in wages.
$65 Million in Wages at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
$65 Million in Wages at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
In 2008, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency paid 1096 employees over $64 million in wages.
A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools
A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools
ineteen studies have been conducted in cities and states where school voucher programs have been created. Eighteen of them find significant improvement in public school performance.