1 in 3 joint filers in Clarendon Hills would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
1 in 3 joint filers in Clarendon Hills would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 745 Clarendon Hills taxpayers should send $16 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
Architect of Illinois gas tax hike resigns committee chairmanship amid federal probe
Architect of Illinois gas tax hike resigns committee chairmanship amid federal probe
State Sen. Martin Sandoval has resigned as chairman of the powerful Illinois Senate Transportation Committee, weeks after federal authorities raided Sandoval’s home and offices as part of an ongoing corruption probe.
By Vincent Caruso
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Streeterville would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Streeterville would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,830 Streeterville taxpayers should send $87 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
Springfield response to capital bill corruption: A new coat of paint
Springfield response to capital bill corruption: A new coat of paint
As the Sandoval scandal develops, Illinoisans should be careful not to confuse personnel changes for reform.
By Austin Berg
Poll: High taxes are top reason Illinoisans want to leave state
Poll: High taxes are top reason Illinoisans want to leave state
A year ago, over half of Illinoisans considered moving away, but today it’s more than 6 in 10, a new poll shows. The No. 1 reason cited for wanting to move? High taxes.
By Brad Weisenstein
Federal raids intersect with 4 connected to controversial red-light camera company
Federal raids intersect with 4 connected to controversial red-light camera company
Federal raids on the home and offices of state Sen. Martin Sandoval were followed by raids on several suburban village offices in his senate district. Sandoval and at least three others being investigated are connected to a red-light camera company, which has denied wrongdoing.
By Vincent Caruso
1 in 4 joint filers in Lincolnshire would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
1 in 4 joint filers in Lincolnshire would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 593 Lincolnshire taxpayers should send $87 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
Study: Illinois state tax burden ‘least-friendly’ in nation
Study: Illinois state tax burden ‘least-friendly’ in nation
The Land of Lincoln is the land of the nation’s least-friendly state tax climate, according to a new study.
By Vincent Caruso
CTU says union contract negotiations should be livestreamed to the public. It has a point.
CTU says union contract negotiations should be livestreamed to the public. It has a point.
In calling for livestreamed negotiations, CTU highlights need for transparency in Illinois public employee negotiations.
By Mailee Smith
Progressive income tax uncertainty likely to put brakes on Illinois’ weak housing recovery
Progressive income tax uncertainty likely to put brakes on Illinois’ weak housing recovery
Illinois’ housing price growth remains well below the national average because of lagging demand, caused in large part by tax policies that make people hesitant to spend.
By Bryce Hill, Jon Josko
More than 1 in 4 joint filers in Libertyville would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than 1 in 4 joint filers in Libertyville would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,093 Libertyville taxpayers should send $41 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
Illinois property tax relief begins by culling nearly 7,000 local government units
Illinois property tax relief begins by culling nearly 7,000 local government units
Illinois’ overabundance of local government layers provides ample room to consolidate and save property taxes.
By Adam Schuster