Illinois Policy2h
Union membership remains near record low despite big boost in taxpayer-supported jobs
Rapid growth in government jobs during 2024 did little to fix the downward trajectory of union membership in Illinois. Just ...
Illinois Policy2h
Illinois unemployment still 3rd highest in U.S.
Illinois continues to maintain a sluggish job market and high unemployment. The December unemployment rate was third highest ...
Illinois Policy4d
Joseph Miscimarra
Joseph Miscimarra is a proponent of additional dwelling units, such as coach houses and granny flats. He supports a Chicago ...
Illinois Policy5d
Amendment would allow Illinoisans to recall state leaders, local politicians
A new proposal would let Illinoisans recall state lawmakers and local politicians through petitions. State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R ...
Illinois Policy5d
Chicago’s hidden housing solution: How additional dwelling unit expansion can make city more affordable
In 2023, one in every three Los Angeles housing permits was for an additional dwelling unit. Since the start of its ordinance, the city has issued nearly 27,000 of these permits. 39 Chicago could ...
Illinois Policy5d
Chicago’s granny flat policies halt affordable housing, discriminate against South, West sides
The Illinois Policy Institute found only 6.5% of permits for new additional dwelling units have been granted in the West, South and Southeast zones since 2020 CHICAGO (Jan. 23, 2025) – Since ...
Illinois Policy8d
3 ways to balance Chicago’s next budget without tax hikes
Chicago might have just avoided a property tax hike, but city leaders couldn’t figure out how to pass the 2025 budget without ...
Illinois Policy11d
46 towns have passed a grocery tax. Is your town next?
Already 46 towns around Illinois have voted to impose a 1% grocery tax in 2026. Other Illinoisans will start to save 1% on ...