The Illinois tax trick that’s years in the making
The Illinois tax trick that’s years in the making
Illinois politicians will continue to hail a progressive income tax as a quick fix to the state’s poor spending habits. Don’t be tricked.
Brains!
Brains!
House fails to ban local Right-to-Work ordinances
House fails to ban local Right-to-Work ordinances
The Illinois House failed to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of Senate Bill 1905. If passed, the bill would criminalize local officials for enacting Right-to-Work ordinances.
How to claim a refund for your Chicago red-light or speed camera ticket
How to claim a refund for your Chicago red-light or speed camera ticket
Those seeking refunds only have until Dec. 11 to file a claim.
Peapod leaves Skokie for Chicago
Peapod leaves Skokie for Chicago
The online grocery delivery company is ditching the Chicago suburbs in favor of the Windy City itself.
Illinois Senate votes to criminalize local leaders who enact Right to Work
Illinois Senate votes to criminalize local leaders who enact Right to Work
State lawmakers supporting Senate Bill 1905 aren’t just seeking to crush the idea of Right to Work – they are seeking to crush anyone who supports it.
Veto session 2017: What to watch for
Veto session 2017: What to watch for
Members of the General Assembly have already filed motions to attempt to override some of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes. Many of these are bad bills that will hurt taxpayers.
Downstate superintendent is called to resign, receives bonus
Downstate superintendent is called to resign, receives bonus
Nashville Community High School District 99’s superintendent received a $63,540 bonus after retiring amid a backlash caused by a controversial column in a local newspaper.
Madigan for Us
Madigan for Us
Illinois’ Amazon HQ2 offer up to $2.25B in incentives
Illinois’ Amazon HQ2 offer up to $2.25B in incentives
The state’s combined incentives package will reportedly include $1.4 billion in EDGE tax credits, $450 million in improvements, $250 million in new education and workforce programs, and more.
5 examples of government union power over the people, and 2 solutions to fix the problem
5 examples of government union power over the people, and 2 solutions to fix the problem
While government worker unions have had a stranglehold on the people of Illinois for far too long, the state isn’t without hope. Illinois can follow the lead of other Midwestern states and enact labor reforms.
Bill would criminalize actions of local leaders who enact Right to Work
Bill would criminalize actions of local leaders who enact Right to Work
Lawmakers supporting Illinois Senate Bill 1905 aren’t just seeking to crush the idea of worker freedom – they are seeking to harm anyone who supports it.
Illinoisans see less income after taxes than residents of all neighboring states
Illinoisans see less income after taxes than residents of all neighboring states
Illinoisans saw more than 30 percent of their income go to income taxes and property taxes from March 2015 to March 2016 – a higher share than residents of every bordering state.
Palatine workers have right to strike, but that doesn’t include right to continued benefits
Palatine workers have right to strike, but that doesn’t include right to continued benefits
Under Illinois law, government employees can choose to walk out on strike – but it carries risks. Striking workers give up wages and benefit contributions – and maybe even their jobs – when they walk out.