Revenue Options for Illinois
Release: July 16, 2007
An overview and charts of the potential revenue options for Illinois, and what that revenue could be used for.
The Illinois Pension Funding Problem: Why It Matters
Release: November 20, 2006
An analysis of the five Illinois retirement systems finds that the state's worst-in-the-nation unfunded pension liability has grown by more than $7 billion in just the last two years.
Economics, Education Funding & the State Fiscal System
Release: October 20, 2006
A presentation on the Illinois economy, and how it relates to education funding.
Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Illinois Budget Comparison
Release: February 21, 2006
A comparison of the FY2005 and FY2006 state budgets.
Revenue Underperformance is the Primary Cause of Illinois' Chronic Budget Deficits
Release: January 12, 2006
This Report explains why revenue underperformance, rather than spending, is the source of Illinois' chronic budget deficits.