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Op-ed: Illinoisans deserve change

By Mark Cavers | Mar 3, 2022

The Illinois Opportunity Project is optimistic for the State’s future following the long-awaited indictment of House Speaker Mike Madigan.

Op-ed: Pritzker's policies increase the challenges ahead

By Mark Cavers | Jan 7, 2022

Governor Pritzker took to the pages of this paper to trumpet his administration’s perceived successes.

The question is can Pritzker beat anyone

By Mark Cavers | Dec 3, 2021

In an interview with Crain’s Chicago Business last week, Congressman Adam Kinzinger said, “If I ran for governor, I think I’m the only candidate that can win.”

Op-ed: What Chris Christie gets wrong about Illinois

By Mark Cavers | Nov 24, 2021

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said that Illinois is not a “top-tier” state for national Republicans last week, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. Illinoisans pay some of the highest taxes in the nation.

The Illinois Opportunity Project demands hearing on recall proposal

By Mark Cavers | Oct 22, 2021

As the General Assembly reports to Springfield for veto session, the Illinois Opportunity Project calls for Senate President Don Harmon and Speaker Chris Welch to hold hearings on Senator Jason Barickman and Representative Mark Batinick’s proposed constitutional amendments that provide voters with the power to recall corrupt elected officials.