Progressive tax proposal would mean as much as a $600 tax hike for typical Metro East family
Progressive tax proposal would mean as much as a $600 tax hike for typical Metro East family
Though some politicians claim a progressive income tax would only affect the rich, rates established under House Bill 3522 would raise income taxes on middle-class families.
Former East St. Louis township officials diverted nearly $1M in youth program funds
Former East St. Louis township officials diverted nearly $1M in youth program funds
Two township administrators took state grant funds intended for a summer youth program to cover up for illegal credit card purchases.
By Vincent Caruso
9 Schaumburg Park District employees take home more than $100K per year
9 Schaumburg Park District employees take home more than $100K per year
Park district documents reveal multiple employees making six-figure salaries.
By Brendan Bakala
Lake County homeowners: Where do your property taxes go?
Lake County homeowners: Where do your property taxes go?
In 2017 alone, Lake County billed homeowners $1.8 billion in property taxes. Owners of a median-valued home in Lake Forest received a $13,600 property tax bill.
By Vincent Caruso
Study: Chicago’s regulatory roadblocks stifle the city’s food trucks
Study: Chicago’s regulatory roadblocks stifle the city’s food trucks
The country is enjoying a food truck boom, but overbearing regulations threaten the industry. According to a new study, Chicago’s regulatory burden is among the worst.
By Vincent Caruso
Outmigration fuels Madison, St. Clair County population dips in 2017
Outmigration fuels Madison, St. Clair County population dips in 2017
Madison and St. Clair counties both saw their populations decline from July 2016 to July 2017, thanks to outmigration – a problem the counties have been dealing with for years.
Illinois February jobs growth driven by surging local government payrolls
Illinois February jobs growth driven by surging local government payrolls
While Illinois outperformed the nation in terms of monthly employment growth for the first time since September 2017, Illinois payrolls have only increased half as fast as the rest of the nation in the past year.
By Orphe Divounguy, Bryce Hill
Madison County voters reject sales tax hike at the ballot box
Madison County voters reject sales tax hike at the ballot box
Local voters struck down a 1 percent sales tax hike for the third time in seven years.
By Amanda McDonald
Crystal Lake superintendent to earn $190K salary following school district vote
Crystal Lake superintendent to earn $190K salary following school district vote
One Crystal Lake school district superintendent has become the latest public official to collect a salary nearing $200,000, following a vote by the district board.
By Vincent Caruso
Election season in the land of shrinkin’
Election season in the land of shrinkin’
Getting Illinois to grow again starts with getting those who remain to believe it’s possible. And even more, to believe it’s a state worth saving.
By Austin Berg