Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

Illinois slices into family deli’s bottom line

Illinois slices into family deli’s bottom line

Gov. J.B. Pritzker added $650 million in taxes and fee hikes for small businesses in his last budget. Voters will decide Nov. 8 if Illinois’ business climate will get tougher, yet, through Amendment 1.

Pritzker’s gas tax hike takes $277 from average Illinoisan

Pritzker’s gas tax hike takes $277 from average Illinoisan

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted a six-month delay in the next automatic gas tax hike as “tax relief.” But since he assumed office, the gas tax he raised has taken an extra $277 from every person in Illinois.

By Perry Zhao

Ep. 45: The truth about Pritzker and Lightfoot’s economic record

Ep. 45: The truth about Pritzker and Lightfoot’s economic record

Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot are out on national and international tours, respectfully, touting their recent economic wins. But Illinoisans left at home face a dire jobs market: 1 in 6 jobs lost during COVID are still missing in Chicago and Illinois. Bryce Hill joins the Policy Shop to discuss the state’s economy and what...

Vanessa Ortiz

Vanessa Ortiz

“The city needs to just find another way to raise money besides nickel-and-diming safe drivers.”