Institute of Government and Public Affairs 

The Institute of Government and Public Affairs is the people's policy think tank. Since its creation in 1947 by the Illinois General Assembly and a resolution of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, the University of Illinois System’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) has been the place where objective, world-class research and public policy meet. The University of Illinois System is a trusted source for top-quality research and expertise. IGPA ensures that the work scholars do matters and has real-world impact.