Democratic state senator calls on Madigan to resign
Democratic state senator calls on Madigan to resign
Madigan was implicated in bribery charges filed against ComEd. Calls for his resignation are starting.
Indiana drops corporate tax rate as Illinois considers increasing it
Indiana drops corporate tax rate as Illinois considers increasing it
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ would raise Illinois business taxes to the highest in the nation as neighboring Indiana cuts taxes to draw businesses across the border.
Madigan’s office served with grand jury subpoena
Madigan’s office served with grand jury subpoena
America’s longest-serving politician is at the center of a federal corruption investigation into lobbying, bribery and using ComEd for political patronage jobs.
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Illinois still logs nearly 38,000 unemployment claims as Pritzker replaces employment chief
The Illinois Department of Employment Security has been under fire throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as millions waited for unemployment relief.
Pritzker’s bucket of tax fallacies
Pritzker’s bucket of tax fallacies
How Illinois’ collective bargaining rules protect police misconduct
How Illinois’ collective bargaining rules protect police misconduct
Laura Valdez
Laura Valdez
"With the high overall cost of living, I have a lot more going out than coming in. This is why I must keep working at age 68."
Retiree tax, double tax, city tax all likely with Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Retiree tax, double tax, city tax all likely with Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Illinois politicians are already talking about taxing retirees, adding “surcharges” and city income taxes if they can convince voters to abandon the Illinois Constitution’s flat tax protection and give lawmakers greater taxing power.
Joanne Rusch
Joanne Rusch
“At first glance, [a progressive income tax] seems like maybe it wouldn’t be bad, until you read more. Every state that is adopting this kind of structure is taxing retirement income. That’s a killer for me."
Illinois students should return to classrooms this fall
Illinois students should return to classrooms this fall
Gov. J.B. Pritzker should set the expectation that Illinois schools will welcome students back to campus full-time for the 2020-2021 school year.
Illinois has worst youth employment in Midwest, biggest drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
Illinois has worst youth employment in Midwest, biggest drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
With small businesses and seasonal attractions closed, most of Illinois’ youth find themselves spending a summer without a job. COVID-19 isn’t the only reason, however.
Red-light camera vendor at heart of corruption probes gets PPP loan
Red-light camera vendor at heart of corruption probes gets PPP loan
SafeSpeed has been involved in a federal investigation that has resulted in corruption charges against multiple Illinois politicians.
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ would allow for double, triple taxation on same $1 earned
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ would allow for double, triple taxation on same $1 earned
The progressive tax amendment on the ballot Nov. 3 removes the constitutional prohibition on multiple taxation, in addition to removing the flat tax protection.