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IPI

October 14, 2012

Illinois gearing up for next massive tax hike: $8.6 billion - Gov. Quinn and government unions are pushing a progressive tax they claim is a tax on the rich, but actually would increase taxes for 85% of Illinois taxpayers

Chicago, IL -  When Illinois raised taxes by a record 67 percent in January 2011, Gov.

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October 10, 2012

Charter schools in Chicago outperform traditional neighborhood schools on the ACT exam

Chicago, IL - During the seven-day Chicago Teachers Union strike, the only public school students who went to school were the city's approximately 50,000 charter school students.

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September 24, 2012

Gov. Quinn refuses to rule out accepting federal bailout of Illinois' pension debt

Chicago, IL - Last week the Illinois Policy Institute launched "NoPensionBailout.com," a national project aimed at preventing a federal bailout of state pension debt. A federal bailout would only delay the structural spending reforms critical to Illinois' and many other states' long-term fiscal health.

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September 19, 2012

Sen. Jim DeMint: Don’t bail out state pensions; Bailout of state pensions would force taxpayers in prudent states to pay for fiscal irresponsibility of Illinois, California

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) pledged his opposition to a federal bailout of underfunded state pension systems. Sen. DeMint was joined at a noon news conference by John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute, and other public policy experts who are urging Congress to block a federal bailout of state pensions.

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September 17, 2012

IPI and Sen. Jim DeMint to hold news conference announcing opposition to federal bailout of underfunded state pensions

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) will hold a news conference tomorrow to discuss why Congress should block a federal bailout of underfunded state pension systems. Sen. DeMint will be joined at the conference by John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute. The news conference will be held at noon on Thursday, Sept.

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September 16, 2012

Statement from Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman regarding Chicago teachers strike

Chicago, IL - Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman released the following statement regarding news that the Chicago teachers strike would enter its second week.

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September 14, 2012

News: Top 10 facts about the Chicago teachers strike

Top 10 facts about the Chicago teachers strike

1. The average salary for a Chicago Public Schools teacher is $71,000, before benefits. Meanwhile, the median salary for a Chicagoan with a bachelor's degree is just $48,866. Chicago Teachers Union initially asked for a 30 percent raise, and has turned down a 16 percent raise.

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September 13, 2012

Top 10 facts about the Chicago teachers strike

1. The average salary for a Chicago Public Schools teacher is $71,000, before benefits. Meanwhile, the median salary for a Chicagoan with a bachelor's degree is just $48,866. Chicago Teachers Union initially asked for a 30 percent raise, and has turned down a 16 percent raise.

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September 11, 2012

Memo to the mayor: As Chicago teachers continue strike, here's what Rahm should do at the negotiating table

Chicago, IL - Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman released the following statement regarding the Chicago Teachers Union strike:

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September 11, 2012

Chicago teachers enter third day of strike, and new data begs the question: Are average Chicago teachers overpaid?

Chicago, IL - Today marks the third strike day for Chicago teachers. The Chicago teacher salary average of $71,000 has been an eye-opener across the nation, and now new data prompts the question: Are Chicago teachers overpaid?

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