Illinoisans express alarm and anger at a government that has failed to align with their interests.
Through a variety of segments on Upstream Ideas, Illinois Opportunity Project spokesmen help connect the dots between voters' visceral understanding that they’re being scammed and the mechanics of our...
BALANCED BUDGET, REFORM | June 15, 2017
GOV. RAUNER CALLS FOR 10-DAY SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
“Gov. Bruce Rauner on Thursday called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session beginning next week, to try to put an end to...
Proposed GOP tax increase would continue outmigration and backfire politically, some warn
By Greg Bishop | Illinois News Network
John Spataro | Illinois News Network 6/16/2017
If Republicans sign off on tax increases, some are warning there would be...
Lake County lies about 40 miles north of Chicago’s congested urban landscape. With more than 100 lakes within county lines, the place is aptly named and offers a stark contrast to the nearby city.
The Rev. Lisle Kauffman, looking over...
Don’t Let Them Get Away With It
By Matt Besler Illinois Opportunity project June 2017
The Democrat-controlled General Assembly left Springfield last week without passing a budget for the third consecutive year. Rather than pass real reforms that protect homeowners and...
State Senator Dan McConchie Joins Dan Proft to Breakdown the Action and Inaction in Springfield
Springfield lawmakers ended session without passing a balanced budget. Instead, Senate Democrats forced through a multibillion-dollar tax hike on already overburdened Illinois taxpayers. Why are...
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2017 From Illinois Review
THE TYRANNY OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE STATE
By Philip Hamburger -
What’s the greatest threat to liberty in America? Liberals rail at Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration and his hostility toward the press, while conservatives...
Illinois Policy June 2017
There are fewer Illinoisans working today than there were 10 years ago. Millions of Illinoisans are feeling the brunt of the state’s economic pain and financial meltdown in the form of joblessness and hopelessness. Too many families...
Balich calls 'sanctuary' bill another way for Illinois to lose money
POLITICS
Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 5, 2017
Will County Board member Steve Balich offered harsh criticism recently of the Senate's advancement of legislation that would make Illinois the country’s fifth...
Any Budget Madigan Would Pass Would Be Impossible For Rauner To Sign
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State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) joined Dan & Amy to discuss what the lack of a balanced state budget means for Illinois. How did we run up a...
