State lawmaker falsely claims progressive tax ‘not mine to vote for’
State lawmaker falsely claims progressive tax ‘not mine to vote for’
At least one lawmaker is attempting to avoid responsibility for one of the most important policy issues in the state.
By Chris Lentino
Is this the most toxic tax in Illinois politics?
Is this the most toxic tax in Illinois politics?
One wonders how many times an unpopular idea must be knocked down before it rises back from the dead. Especially when it means more money for the state. And especially in Illinois.
By Austin Berg
What goes up must come down: Why Illinois is ill-prepared for the next recession
What goes up must come down: Why Illinois is ill-prepared for the next recession
Poor public policy and inefficient government mean Illinois will struggle to provide relief for residents in need during the next downturn.
By Orphe Divounguy, Bryce Hill
County referendum would raise Springfield sales tax burden to among nation’s highest
County referendum would raise Springfield sales tax burden to among nation’s highest
A proposed 1 percent sales tax for school facilities improvements would bring the city of Springfield’s combined sales tax rate to 9.75 percent – among the highest in the nation.
By Janelle Cammenga
One of Illinois’ top tax credit recipients to shutter 1,000-employee HQ
One of Illinois’ top tax credit recipients to shutter 1,000-employee HQ
Illinois issued more than $60 million in EDGE tax credits to Takeda Pharmaceuticals from 2003 to 2013, more than any other company received over that time.
By Austin Berg
2 Chicago police officers accepted $13K in bribes in alleged ‘kickback’ scheme
2 Chicago police officers accepted $13K in bribes in alleged ‘kickback’ scheme
The officers are facing federal charges for their alleged role in a kickback scheme involving an attorney referral service seeking information on traffic crashes.
By Vincent Caruso
Chicago-based MillerCoors shedding 350 jobs, despite $5.7M TIF subsidy
Chicago-based MillerCoors shedding 350 jobs, despite $5.7M TIF subsidy
MillerCoors opened its Chicago headquarters in 2010. Eight years and nearly $6 million in subsidies later, the beer giant has been hammered by a heavy round of layoffs.
By Vincent Caruso
Auto parts company to create 100 new Illinois jobs for $1.2M in tax breaks
Auto parts company to create 100 new Illinois jobs for $1.2M in tax breaks
Following $3.7 million in EDGE tax credits Illinois awarded the company last year, Flex-N-Gate is set to receive a $1.2 million tax break to boost its Danville workforce.
By Janelle Cammenga
53 representatives sign on to letter opposing progressive tax
53 representatives sign on to letter opposing progressive tax
Taxpayers across Illinois oppose a progressive tax but many state lawmakers still refuse to stand up against House Speaker Mike Madigan’s progressive tax push.
By Chris Lentino
Did your state representative take Madigan money?
Did your state representative take Madigan money?
Campaign finance records reveal more than 60 sitting state representatives have received nearly $15 million from the state’s most powerful politician over the course of their careers. In turn, they often give him one of the most important votes he needs to maintain power: the vote for speaker of the House.
By Chris Lentino, Austin Berg
Chicago mayoral term limits small step closer to reality
Chicago mayoral term limits small step closer to reality
A group led by former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is one step closer to getting a binding referendum question on the November ballot that would place term limits on the mayor of Chicago.