‘Friendly’ progressive tax proposal would hike taxes on Illinoisans making over $17,300
‘Friendly’ progressive tax proposal would hike taxes on Illinoisans making over $17,300
The $3.6 billion tax hike would cost the typical Illinois family $665 in additional income taxes.
By Bryce Hill
Bill would bar Cook County elected officials from working as lobbyists, owning lobbying firms
Bill would bar Cook County elected officials from working as lobbyists, owning lobbying firms
Countywide elected officials would be barred from working as registered lobbyists or owning a lobbying firm under a new bill in the General Assembly.
By Austin Berg
State Farm to slash nearly 900 IT jobs in Illinois
State Farm to slash nearly 900 IT jobs in Illinois
The insurer will downsize its IT division in Bloomington while adding tech jobs in other states.
By Vincent Caruso
On the record: Resolution filed to oppose a progressive income tax in Illinois
On the record: Resolution filed to oppose a progressive income tax in Illinois
A new resolution would put lawmakers on the record for supporting or opposing a tax structure that would likely lead to massive tax hikes on Illinois' middle class.
By Austin Berg
Alton in negotiations to sell off city sewer system and water treatment plant to pay for pensions
Alton in negotiations to sell off city sewer system and water treatment plant to pay for pensions
Most of the proceeds from the sale of Alton's sewer system and water treatment plant would go toward combined police and fire pension debt of more than $113 million.
By Brendan Bakala
Belleville City Council to consider fee hikes
Belleville City Council to consider fee hikes
Some businesses would see license fees double, among other fee hikes meant to shore up city finances.
By Austin Berg
Study: Illinoisans’ property tax burden second highest in the nation
Study: Illinoisans’ property tax burden second highest in the nation
High property tax bills are squeezing family budgets across Illinois.
By Vincent Caruso
Report: Lake Forest officials squandered $200K on lobbying costs without city approval
Report: Lake Forest officials squandered $200K on lobbying costs without city approval
An independent investigation found nearly $200,000 went toward lobbying the state and federal government for an Amtrak train stop - funds that were spent behind the back of city lawmakers and taxpayers.
By Vincent Caruso
Employee claims jobs sold for up to $10K in Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office
Employee claims jobs sold for up to $10K in Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office
FBI investigations into Dorothy Brown's office have been underway for nearly five years, during which the clerk has disputed accusations of misconduct. But according to one employee interviewed by federal prosecutors, at least one of Brown's hires may have come with a $10,000 price tag.
By Vincent Caruso
3 proposals in General Assembly could bring progressive income tax to Illinois
3 proposals in General Assembly could bring progressive income tax to Illinois
Scrapping Illinois' constitutionally protected flat income tax would remove one of the only pro-taxpayer policies the Land of Lincoln has left.
By Austin Berg