Progressive income tax amendment heading for defeat
Progressive income tax amendment heading for defeat
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s push for his “fair tax” is headed for rejection by Illinois voters. State lawmakers now must face the public pension debt driving the state’s fiscal crisis.
Kilbride is first Illinois Supreme Court justice to lose retention vote
Kilbride is first Illinois Supreme Court justice to lose retention vote
After receiving $550,000 from Madigan’s Democratic Party of Illinois campaign committee, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride lost his bid to continue on the court. He is the first justice voters failed to retain.
By Joe Tabor
Pritzker closes indoor dining throughout Illinois starting Nov. 4
Pritzker closes indoor dining throughout Illinois starting Nov. 4
All of Illinois will be under tighter restrictions starting Wednesday, with Gov. J.B. Pritzker imposing an indoor dining ban as his answer to the spread of COVID-19.
Madison County voters asked about Illinois lawmaker raises, double dipping
Madison County voters asked about Illinois lawmaker raises, double dipping
Two advisory ballot initiatives will ask Madison County voters about automatic raises for lawmakers and public worker double dipping.
By Joe Tabor
Pritzker’s final ‘fair tax’ plea to voters
Pritzker’s final ‘fair tax’ plea to voters
Illinois politicians do not have a great track record when it comes to keeping promises to taxpayers.
By illinoispolicy
Many Illinois municipalities will vote on property taxes Nov. 3
Many Illinois municipalities will vote on property taxes Nov. 3
Property taxes are on the ballot in Madison, Winnebago and Champaign counties.
By Joe Tabor
Illinois retirees would pay $2,482 in state income taxes if “fair tax” targets them
Illinois retirees would pay $2,482 in state income taxes if “fair tax” targets them
Members of Pritzker’s administration, advisors and lawmakers have suggested a progressive income tax should tax retirement income in Illinois.
By Bryce Hill
Illinois spent $4.18 million nudging voters who did not request mail-in ballots
Illinois spent $4.18 million nudging voters who did not request mail-in ballots
When Illinois state lawmakers wrote the mail-in voting law, they decided voters who did not seek a mail-in ballot should receive a letter from the state, and then another.
By Brad Weisenstein
Pritzker reacts to warning about closed polling places, vows COVID-19 won’t close them
Pritzker reacts to warning about closed polling places, vows COVID-19 won’t close them
Executive orders could impact the election and are impacting Illinois restaurants and bars. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is being asked for some assurances and the data behind his science.
By Brad Weisenstein
How has COVID-19 affected Election Day?
How has COVID-19 affected Election Day?
Increased early voting, younger poll workers and masks are the trend amid the COVID-19 crisis
Frequently asked questions about voting in Illinois
Frequently asked questions about voting in Illinois
This is an unprecedented year for voting in Illinois, thanks to COVID-19 and new voting laws. Here are some of the most common questions.
Citizen’s guide to overseeing elections processes
Citizen’s guide to overseeing elections processes
Illinoisans can work elections through numerous positions from election judges to polling place technicians
Argie Karafotias: Golden Brunch
Argie Karafotias: Golden Brunch
“Shutting down would absolutely close my business. SBA and PPP money helped, but if customers don’t come in and dine, we’ll close.”