It’s easy to get distracted when presidential politics take over the political scene in Iowa every four years. With 24-hour cable news channels and unlimited campaign coverage via the Internet, one’s attention can easily become dominated by presidential politics even after the caucuses are long over. While caucuses allow us Iowans a chance to play [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Illinois category.
Two Different Missions: School Choice vs. Union Power
Juan Williams has released a 30 minute documentary on school reform in Chicago. “A Tale of Two Missions” features one of the great education successes in Chicago, Noble Network of Charter Schools. Opposite Noble is the Chicago Teachers Union, whose … Continue reading →
Etta James, Gone
Etta James has passed away. She grew up in California. Like so many artists in the twentieth century, it was in Chicago where she transformed her talent into greatness. She belonged to Illinois for only a little while, but by … Continue reading →
People are leaving Illinois: three new studies
My friend and colleague Scott Moody released a paper earlier this week. It looks at IRS data that tracks, down to the county, where people are choosing to move (to and from): On a net basis, 1 taxpayer left Illinois … Continue reading →
Milwaukee Rising, Chicago Flat
Chicago and Milwaukee have historically shared twin fates economically. When employment is up in one place, it’s typically up in the other. Not so, of late. A new study by the Chicago Fed shows that Milwaukee has seen a considerable … Continue reading →
Illinois steals Wisconsin’s nuts
The Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach has left to become the Cubs new manager. Dale Sveum will lead the Chicago Cubs next year. “…according to the Milwaukee Brewers media guide, he goes by the nickname of ‘Nuts.’… Sveum was said to … Continue reading →
The McRib Mystery Solved?
Illinois’s greatest restaurant conglomerate is the creator of the world’s most mysterious sandwich. Somewhere in McDonald’s Oak Brook headquarters, someone knows why the McRib is back and when it will again disappear. It’s a mystery to the rest of us. … Continue reading →
