24% of Illinois’ 2017 budget will go to fund the state’s 5 pension plans. Is...
The Chicago Tribune recently reported (behind its paywall): “[Republican Senate Leader Christine]Radogno said lawmakers likely...
From Bloomberg Business: Illinois will delay payments to its pension fund as a prolonged budget...
Today’s vote by the McHenry County Board to deny the motion to put township consolidation...
“The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.” Constitution of...
“The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.” Constitution of...
“The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.” Constitution of...
“The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.” Constitution of...
“The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.” Constitution of...
After pensions, the biggest issue facing Illinois taxpayers (at least, until the impending Medicaid crisis...
When talking about the pension problem in Illinois, everyone focuses on the $100 or so...
In 2014, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) sponsored a bill (H.B. 4268) that would have provided...