Due to its poor financial health and lagging economy, Illinois carries unique economic and fiscal risks from a prolonged market downturn or recession. The state must act now to mitigate harm from COVID-19.
Illinois’ strict regulations on wine shipments deprive residents of choice and the state of critical tax revenue. The anti-competitive law may be unconstitutional.
This revelation is the third mistake involving the Illinois Secretary of State concerning voter registration since January.
“So much of our lives, so many activities center around our businesses. My son took his first steps in the restaurant. We’re here all the time. It would just be heartbreaking to lose them."
With economic challenges driven by the coronavirus ahead, Illinois finds itself missing an important financial tool.
The order comes as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois continues to rise.
Water rationing and forced business closures were among a litany of emergency powers the city council granted Champaign’s mayor and city manager in response to the global health crisis.
Red-light cameras have been the subject of multiple corruption investigations and have cost Illinois drivers over $1 billion.
Three points stick out in recently released numbers: First, J.B. Pritzker is not a popular governor. Second, pollsters need to get real about the “fair tax” fantasy. And third, pension reform draws a diverse base of support, except at the Statehouse
“[There’s] concern about not having a pension in the future because it’s so unsustainable. I would like to have my pension. I don’t think there was a lot of actuarial science involved when these pensions were put in place."
Illinois Democrats, union members, government or nonprofit workers, and people of all income groups support a pension amendment that allows for changes in cost-of-living raises and other future benefits.