As Chicago Democrats force negotiations over their unbalanced budget into the summer, The Illinois Opportunity Project is taking the case for reform directly to voters and working with legislators to promote free-market solutions.


Above: An Illinois Turnaround Panel Discussion in Bourbonnais, IL, (l-r: Pat Hughes, Illinois Opportunity Project; Michael Lucci, Illinois Policy Institute; Dan Proft, Illinois Opportunity Project; and Glenn Nixon, Kankakee County Resident)

In addition to hosting interactive panel discussions about the Illinois turnaround agenda across the state, we have been a sought after source on Illinois’ political landscape in local and national media.

Check out:
Dan Proft on Fox Business

Pat Hughes on WTAD-AM (Quincy, IL)

Pat Hughes on WLS-AM 

Matt Besler on WYCC PBS Chicago

Be sure to tune into Beyond the Beltway on 1590 WCGO-AM or Sirius XM Channel 124 on Sunday, June 7 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Dan Proft will be hosting the show.  Pat Hughes will be on the panel.

Best Regards,

Matt Besler, President

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