Illinois Policy4h
Chicago violent crime trends up as arrests trend down
Chicago residents reported 28,443 violent crimes during 2024. Attacks and threats were both up, with aggravated assaults ...
Illinois Policy1d
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 Policy1d
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 Policy1d
Illinois school boards should provide opportunities to all kids in their districts
Some Illinois school boards allow all resident children – including private and homeschooled kids – to participate in ...
Illinois Policy6d
Chicago’s hidden housing solution: How additional dwelling unit expansion can make city more affordable
Additional Dwelling Unit Ordinance, while well-intentioned, has stifled development. Despite 71% of Chicagoans being in favor ...
Illinois Policy6d
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
Joseph Miscimarra
Joseph Miscimarra is a proponent of additional dwelling units, such as coach houses and granny flats. He supports a Chicago ...
Illinois Policy6d
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 ...