The Rev. Phalese Binion
The Rev. Phalese Binion
“Amendment 1 is going to harm me personally because it will raise my property taxes. Taxes on my property are already astronomical."
Champaign teachers union contract allows intoxicated teachers to show up for work
Champaign teachers union contract allows intoxicated teachers to show up for work
Inconsistent language between the teachers’ and educational support employees’ contracts highlights a two-tiered discipline system
Illinois’ public pension mess shows threat of unchecked government union power
Illinois’ public pension mess shows threat of unchecked government union power
For 52 years the Illinois Constitution’s pension protection clause has locked the state into retirement promises it cannot afford. Amendment 1 could do the same for government union demands, handing taxpayers the bill.
Argie Karafotias
Argie Karafotias
“I’m a restaurant owner, and an immigrant. Serving food to my community is my American Dream come true.” “Thanks to our customers and friends, our family business survived the pandemic.” “We were doing great recovering until last November when this inflation started and since then everything has been up from 60% to 100%. I see...
Ep. 53: Illinois vs. Tennessee
Ep. 53: Illinois vs. Tennessee
Voters in both Tennessee and Illinois face an Amendment 1 on their respective Election Days. But they’re very different amendments with very different outcomes that will drive the two states in very different directions. Mailee Smith tells the Policy Shop how Tennessee’s amendment will help bolster its business environment while Illinois’ amendment will have the...
Property tax calculator: How much will Amendment 1 cost you?
Property tax calculator: How much will Amendment 1 cost you?
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes if the first question atop Illinois’ ballot passes Nov. 8.
CTU math problems
CTU math problems
Illinois ranks No. 2 in nation for small business layoffs
Illinois ranks No. 2 in nation for small business layoffs
Illinois ranked No. 2 in the nation for number of small businesses planning to lay off employees in the coming months. A majority of entrepreneurs have already put a freeze on new hires. Amendment 1 threatens Illinois’ business climate even more.
Fact check: Amendment 1 boosts taxes, not economy
Fact check: Amendment 1 boosts taxes, not economy
A new ad funded by government unions is claiming Amendment 1 would boost wages and the economy without any numbers to back it up or mention of the property tax hikes to come.
Pritzker’s post-covid ‘recovery’
Pritzker’s post-covid ‘recovery’
Anthony Travis
Anthony Travis
“Where does it stop? This amendment opens doors for a windfall of things that should not be covered by the constitution.”
Illinois has more teachers, fewer students than 10 years ago
Illinois has more teachers, fewer students than 10 years ago
There are fewer students and more teachers in Illinois today than a decade ago, according to the Illinois State Board of Education. Teachers unions push the shortage myth to gain power.
5 ways Amendment 1 is a property tax hike
5 ways Amendment 1 is a property tax hike
Amendment 1 would likely result in a $2,100 tax hike for the typical Illinois homeowner, thanks to increased government union power to demand more.
Ep. 52: The hidden tax hike on your November ballot
Ep. 52: The hidden tax hike on your November ballot
At the very top of the ballot Nov. 8 is a proposed amendment to be added to the Illinois Constitution. Touted by proponents as a way of helping workers, the truth is the amendment would hike taxes on all Illinoisans and cement Illinois’ reputation as an un-friendly place to do business. Mailee Smith breaks down...