The prospect of Illinois' tollways becoming “freeways” has proven to be an agonizingly slow process that still has not come close to fruition. Read more..
Steve Balich Editors Note: Democrats in Congress and the Senate along with the never Trump Republicans to not represent the overwhelming views of the people in the U.S. Illegals should be deported! Refugees from South America if there is...
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 60585 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Will County Gazette. Read more..
Craig Lesner Budget and Tax Research Director Illinois Policy
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On August 19, 2019 the Crest Hill City Council unanimously passed Resolution 1053 requiring all Crest Hill property owners to fill out and submit a form in order to receive a 25% rebate on the municipal portion of their...
Chicago's Overtime Costs 'Out of Control'
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Chicago is in trouble and continues to flirt with junk bond status.
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On Oct. 11, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to repeal the notorious sweetened beverage tax. Fifteen of the 17 commissioners voted in favor of the repeal, providing enough support to thwart a possible veto of the ordinance....
Dr. Eric Wallace wants to return morality to the world of Illinois politics. Read more..
5 years ago today I traveled with Charlie Kirk to the Fox News Studio in downtown Chicago.
Charlie was preparing for his big national TV moment with Neil Cavuto, this was his first solo national TV interview.
And he blew everyone...
Ted Dabrowski
Dedicated to getting the US back on track, starting with Illinois. Go big or go home.
John Klingner
Is it just me, or does the world need a little less government and a little more free market?
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