Jason Bauer: Walnut Acres
Jason Bauer: Walnut Acres
“The state was very unprepared for this PPE shortage. And it really is a state issue on this. Where’s their stockpile? I don’t see it. Even the health departments don’t have a lot to give you."
Pritzker failing to help out-of-work Illinoisans as other states adapt
Pritzker failing to help out-of-work Illinoisans as other states adapt
Illinoisans shoulder among the highest tax burdens of any state, and that should come with robust services. But soaring debt and pension costs have left too little room for the things residents need most from government.
Pritzker doubles down on progressive income tax, says Illinois needs $3.7B tax hike ‘now more than ever’
Pritzker doubles down on progressive income tax, says Illinois needs $3.7B tax hike ‘now more than ever’
Despite a massive national economic contraction, Pritzker is resisting calls to pull a large tax hike from the November ballot.
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Jarrod Burgess: A. Burgess Locksmith
Jarrod Burgess: A. Burgess Locksmith
“Locksmithing tends to be one of those recession-proof businesses. Unfortunately, when others come across financial pain, we do better, but that all changes when all customers are forced to close."
Pritzker’s $17M mask mistake
Pritzker’s $17M mask mistake
Ashley Lyn
Ashley Lyn
“I need to pay bills. I’m just terrified, because I don’t know what’s going to happen next. “If my job does start back up, it will be five hours a week and I won’t be able to get unemployment. We need to pay our electric [bill]. We have to pay property taxes, water, Internet, phone...
Federal Reserve throws credit lifeline to near-junk Illinois
Federal Reserve throws credit lifeline to near-junk Illinois
The Federal Reserve announced unprecedented plans to directly purchase up to $500 billion in state and local government bonds. States with poorly managed finances, such as Illinois, stand to benefit most, but long-term threats loom without structural reforms.
Diana Reed: Harper G! Mercantile
Diana Reed: Harper G! Mercantile
“I see a lot of people supporting the bars and restaurants to help keep the small-town businesses alive, and I’m happy for them. But they forget about people like us. I’m not getting promotion from anyone but myself."
‘Fair tax’ paves the way to taxing retirement income in Illinois
‘Fair tax’ paves the way to taxing retirement income in Illinois
By granting broad new taxing authority to Springfield, the progressive income tax amendment makes a retirement income tax much more likely – a fact some supporters have acknowledged publicly.
How second chances are saving lives in Illinois
How second chances are saving lives in Illinois
Creason’s dream was to become a registered nurse. But for her and many like her in Illinois, that dream nearly died.
Illinois personal income tax revenue could fall up to $6.6 billion from COVID-19 lockdown
Illinois personal income tax revenue could fall up to $6.6 billion from COVID-19 lockdown
The severe economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus outbreak and measures taken to contain it could cause state personal income tax revenues to fall by 14.7% to 33.8% this year.
Illinois state, local tax burden ranked highest in nation
Illinois state, local tax burden ranked highest in nation
Illinois residents pay more of their income toward state and local taxes than any other state’s residents. A progressive income tax proposal on the ballot in November would raise the state’s total tax burden by $3.7 billion.