Janus v. AFSCME: The myth of ‘free riders’
Janus v. AFSCME: The myth of ‘free riders’
Government unions claim providing workers with a choice whether to pay fees to a union will result in "free riders" - but that claim is disingenuous.
New bill would allow state to place a lien on business owners’ property for unpaid wage allegations
New bill would allow state to place a lien on business owners’ property for unpaid wage allegations
A bill in the Illinois House of Representatives would allow the Illinois Department of Labor to place a lien on a business owner's property should he or she fail to respond to an allegation of unpaid wages within five days.
Janus v. AFSCME union march
Janus v. AFSCME union march
DAILY LINKS / 7.13.2023
The Center Square: Chicago police threatening lawsuit if not granted same parental leave as teachers Chicago Tribune: Feds call defense efforts to gut racketeering case against Michael Madigan ‘flimsy’ Chicago Sun-Times: From airfares to used cars to groceries, slowing US inflation eases pressure on households Daily Herald: Apparent twin tornadoes in Kane County, touchdowns in Streamwood, near O'Hare among storms WGN: Illinois Republicans call for overhaul of state-run developmental facility WAND: Pandemic unemployment benefits: IL Auditor General breaks down latest IDES audit WCIA: Illinois will not have a sales tax holiday for school supplies this yearUS Supreme Court hears oral arguments in labor case centered on Illinois state worker
US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in labor case centered on Illinois state worker
Springfield native Mark Janus saw his case come before the U.S. Supreme Court for oral arguments Feb. 26.
New bill would hike, expand obscure tax for Illinois small businesses
New bill would hike, expand obscure tax for Illinois small businesses
State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch has proposed a measure that would increase by 400 percent the personal property replacement tax imposed on partnerships, LLCs and other types of businesses.
Despite high tax bills, Des Plaines City Council buys theater for $1.3M
Despite high tax bills, Des Plaines City Council buys theater for $1.3M
Local leaders are putting taxpayers on the hook for a development gamble.
Illinois spends more on education, but outcomes lag
Illinois spends more on education, but outcomes lag
Misplaced priorities in Illinois' education system may be the reason students are less prepared for college than peers in other states.
Rock Island County taxpayers can’t keep up with the rate of state spending
Rock Island County taxpayers can’t keep up with the rate of state spending
As the state continuously spends more than residents can afford, taxpayers in Rock Island County have seen little income growth.
City of Springfield passes unbalanced budget despite bevy of new tax hikes
City of Springfield passes unbalanced budget despite bevy of new tax hikes
The city's budget for fiscal year 2019 was accompanied by increases in sales and telecom taxes. But local officials still anticipate a deficit.
Carl and Dewana Perry
Carl and Dewana Perry
“We’re a Navy family. One of the things Navy families do is move frequently. When we bought this place, we intended on staying in it at least until we retired and moved back down south to Mississippi, which was always in the cards. “We worry about the value of course four, five years down the...
Border war: In Quad Cities, Illinois shrinks as Iowa grows
Border war: In Quad Cities, Illinois shrinks as Iowa grows
The Quad Cities are a case study in how the Land of Lincoln is lagging behind its neighbors.
Mundelein fire department dispute shows weight of growing pension costs
Mundelein fire department dispute shows weight of growing pension costs
Village officials are trying to control expenses by cutting staff as growing pension costs continue to gobble up local tax dollars.
Bryan Reehoff
Bryan Reehoff
“I’ve had about 17 years of buying and selling homes. “There’s some good deals here. I’ve looked at some pretty big properties here. But the bigger commercial pieces are cheap because the taxes are high. “We’re actively trying to buy more commercial property, and the realtors say ‘go ahead and pass [the property taxes] on...