Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

The Policy Shop: Illinois’ people problem is a money problem

The Policy Shop: Illinois’ people problem is a money problem

This edition of The Policy Shop is by Bryce Hill, director of fiscal and economic research. When you treat people like piggy banks, some of them will get fed up and move. It is most likely the folks with the most money will be the ones to go. Illinois politicians seem to be ignoring those...

Illinois video gaming brings in $428M in 2024, so far

Illinois video gaming brings in $428M in 2024, so far

Video gaming already generated $428 million in tax revenue so far in 2024. Part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new Illinois state budget relies on more revenue from video gaming machines. The tax hike started July 1.

By Kurtis Karg