Jared Rogers: Wilson Rogers & Co.
Jared Rogers: Wilson Rogers & Co.
“The real issue is the state needs revenue because it refuses to deal with its debt. Voting yes won’t solve the state’s debt or spending problem.”
Madigan’s corruption destruction
Madigan’s corruption destruction
Illinois sees nation’s largest spike in new initial unemployment claims
Illinois sees nation’s largest spike in new initial unemployment claims
Initial unemployment claims in Illinois increased by more than 9,800 last week, the worst spike in the country.
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The Center Square: Illinois Supreme Court hears challenge to public safety pension consolidation Chicago Tribune: Democratic PAC shifts cash out of its account as it gets hit with biggest state election board fines ever WTTW: Under new Illinois law, those convicted of a felony or crimes like bribery and perjury barred from holding elected state office Sun-Times: Cousin of former Harvey Mayor Eric Kellogg pleads guilty to bribery charge Daily Herald: What's next for $2.5 billion data center campus in Mount Prospect WCIA: Urbana proposes additional tax for Hotel RoyerIllinois taxpayers charged $1.8M for misleading ‘fair tax’ amendment pamphlet
Illinois taxpayers charged $1.8M for misleading ‘fair tax’ amendment pamphlet
The blue pamphlets sent to Illinois voters were mandated by law, but the constitutional amendment explanation inside included misleading language in its favor.
Illinois ballots don’t give voters plain language behind ‘fair tax’ amendment
Illinois ballots don’t give voters plain language behind ‘fair tax’ amendment
The amendment’s ballot language misleads voters about what a graduated income tax would do if passed Nov. 3 in Illinois.
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ group pays over $10,000 to push fake tweet
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ group pays over $10,000 to push fake tweet
Vote Yes for Fairness misled Illinois voters by running ads based on a fake Twitter account. Gov. J.B. Pritzker almost single-handedly is funding the group.
How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?
How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?
With more people this year voting by mail or voting early, it’s more important than ever to verify your vote was counted.
What dates should I know this election?
What dates should I know this election?
Make sure your voice is heard by voting on time and at the correct location. Here are some key dates to remember.
Madigan spent millions to elect, retain Illinois Supreme Court Justice Kilbride
Madigan spent millions to elect, retain Illinois Supreme Court Justice Kilbride
Committees controlled by the speaker of the Illinois House funded more than half of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride’s campaign contributions in 2010. Kilbride is up for retention again this year.
If ‘fair tax’ passes, expect more seniors to leave Illinois looking to avoid retirement tax
If ‘fair tax’ passes, expect more seniors to leave Illinois looking to avoid retirement tax
Illinois would have lost an additional 10,577 seniors from 2012 to 2018 if outmigration were as severe as in Connecticut, the last state to enact a progressive income tax.
S&P: Illinois faces junk rating, large budget deficit even with progressive tax revenue
S&P: Illinois faces junk rating, large budget deficit even with progressive tax revenue
A credit rating agency found Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ would fail to close the state’s deficit or adequately fund essential services.
Progressive income tax would create 50.3% income tax rate for small businesses
Progressive income tax would create 50.3% income tax rate for small businesses
Combined state and federal income taxes would have small businesses pay more than 50% of their top-end income in taxes.
Where to vote early in Illinois
Where to vote early in Illinois
Finding your early polling place can be confusing. We’ve created a tool to help.