The Illinois Department of Employment Security has been under fire throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as millions waited for unemployment relief.
"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."
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.
“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."
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.
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.
SafeSpeed has been involved in a federal investigation that has resulted in corruption charges against multiple Illinois politicians.
The progressive tax amendment on the ballot Nov. 3 removes the constitutional prohibition on multiple taxation, in addition to removing the flat tax protection.
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"I try to build rapport and relationship with all my clients. They would see each other at the shop and now we sort of have a networking system shattered."
Pritzker has been pushing hard for a progressive income tax amendment as a way to generate $3.7 billion for state spending.
Chicago leaders have been unable to finish developing valuable land after 23 years and $331 million in taxes, but convinced state leaders more time and money were needed.