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Pritzker’s magic beans: Growing a record-setting $55B Illinois budget

Pritzker’s magic beans: Growing a record-setting $55B Illinois budget

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker invoked a fairy tale about magic beans and a giant during his annual state of the state and budget address. Too bad he forgot to take an ax to the giant, record-setting budget he has grown by $16.7 billion since taking office.

By Bryce Hill

Pritzker at 50% approval ahead of Illinois budget address

Pritzker at 50% approval ahead of Illinois budget address

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s favorability is at exactly 50% ahead of his annual budget address, a chance to win over the 46% of voters with an unfavorable opinion of him. But based on his history of aggressive spending and taxation, what are the odds?

By Dylan Sharkey

Keith Bass

Keith Bass

Keith Bass was part of the launch of Co-LLAB, a year-old entrepreneurship training hub which is part of the Male Mogul Initiative. Based in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, it is a haven for job training, creativity and engagement in a community too often known for disinvestment. “We’ve been ramping up our screen printing orders, but we...

Bill introduced to again try for progressive income tax in Illinois

Bill introduced to again try for progressive income tax in Illinois

The Illinois Constitution currently requires income taxes to be imposed at a single, flat rate. A new bill filed in the Illinois General Assembly would allow for income to be taxed at varying rates, making it easier for lawmakers to raise rates.

By Bryce Hill

Felon Madigan should repay taxpayers nearly $600K for public pension

Felon Madigan should repay taxpayers nearly $600K for public pension

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was convicted of misusing his public office for his own power and profit. Not only should his public pension be halted, he should repay the nearly $600,000 taxpayers already paid the felon.