Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

Weakening FOIA

Weakening FOIA

HB5154 would threaten transparency in Illinois government by prohibiting the release of any public employee's performance evaluation.

Quinn’s Fuzzy Budget Fix Numbers

Quinn’s Fuzzy Budget Fix Numbers

Look closely, very closely. The real score on Quinn's plan: $900 million in spending reductions vs. $3.5 billion in tax hikes.

Switchboard Operators on the State Payroll

Switchboard Operators on the State Payroll

In 2008, switchboard operators on the state payroll made 29% more in wages on average than their counterparts in the rest of Illinois.