Outgoing Chicago FBI chief hints at more corruption indictments, calls for term limits
Outgoing Chicago FBI chief hints at more corruption indictments, calls for term limits
Chicago’s top FBI officer offered term limits as one solution to Chicago’s culture of corruption, suggesting more revelations are on their way, as he moves into an executive role in Washington, D.C.
By Vincent Caruso
Lake County property taxes up 2%, despite home values down 31% since recession
Lake County property taxes up 2%, despite home values down 31% since recession
Without true pension reform, property taxes are only bound to continue eating at Lake County homeowners.
By Vincent Caruso
New Illinois financial documents expose ‘fair tax’ absurdity
New Illinois financial documents expose ‘fair tax’ absurdity
Illinois’ two major income tax hikes were major failures.
By Austin Berg
McHenry County home values down 33%, property taxes up 0.4% since recession
McHenry County home values down 33%, property taxes up 0.4% since recession
Without true pension reform, McHenry County homeowners will only continue to see the gap between their property taxes and home values grow.
By Vincent Caruso
Paprocki named president of Illinois Policy Institute, chairman of Illinois Policy PAC
Paprocki named president of Illinois Policy Institute, chairman of Illinois Policy PAC
John Tillman remains chairman and CEO of Illinois Policy Institute.
By illinoispolicy
CTU demands would cost taxpayers an additional $397 million
CTU demands would cost taxpayers an additional $397 million
The Chicago Teachers Union has threatened to strike over contract demands that would cost taxpayers an extra $397 million in the first year. Chicago teachers already make more than other big city peers.
By Brian Butler, Bill Reveille
Cook County commission exploring property tax hike despite depressed home values
Cook County commission exploring property tax hike despite depressed home values
Average home prices in Cook County are 31% lower today than in 2007. Meanwhile, property tax bills have increased by 22%.
By Bryce Hill
Illinois income tax hikes failed to fix state finances
Illinois income tax hikes failed to fix state finances
In a single year, Illinoisans witnessed their state’s net worth drop by a staggering 35%, or $47.4 billion, despite shouldering the largest permanent income tax hike in state history.
By Adam Schuster
Pritzker contract gives AFSCME unfettered access to workers’ private information
Pritzker contract gives AFSCME unfettered access to workers’ private information
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker agreed to a deal with AFSCME Council 31 that threatens the privacy of state workers and violates workers’ rights.
By Mailee Smith
Taxpayer support for southwestern Illinois airport hits $104.3 million
Taxpayer support for southwestern Illinois airport hits $104.3 million
Each year St. Clair County, Illinois, taxpayers must add money to keep MidAmerica St. Louis Airport open. While passenger traffic is increasing, so are expenses.
By Brad Weisenstein
Pritzker signs AFSCME deal costing taxpayers $3.6 billion more than it needed to
Pritzker signs AFSCME deal costing taxpayers $3.6 billion more than it needed to
By continuing practices such as automatic raises and taxpayer-subsidized platinum health insurance, along with a new $2,500 bonus, the AFSCME contract will transfer more than $3.6 billion in extra compensation from taxpayers to state workers.
By Adam Schuster