Nearly half of unemployed people in Illinois have given up on finding work
Nearly half of unemployed people in Illinois have given up on finding work
A new survey from Harris Poll for Express Employment Professionals shows that nearly half of unemployed people in Illinois have given up looking for work.
By Brendan Bakala
Bob Anderson
Bob Anderson
“This is an impossibility. But it’s here. The road to get here … it’s basically insurmountable. If I would have seen the end before the beginning, the beginning would have ended very quickly. “Today is a victory for the people. It’s truly a victory for the people. We got elected on two subjects: a tax...
Illinois Senate proposal would tax home repairs
Illinois Senate proposal would tax home repairs
Members of the home building industry say Senate Bill 9’s tax on home repairs would fall hardest on Illinois’ middle-class and senior residents.
By Brendan Bakala
‘Grand bargain’ redux: Brady plan the next in a long list of failed ‘compromises’ for Illinoisans
‘Grand bargain’ redux: Brady plan the next in a long list of failed ‘compromises’ for Illinoisans
Only in Illinois could a budget deal that hits struggling Illinoisans with billions in new taxes be called a “grand bargain.”
By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner
Metro East median property taxes rank in the top 50 highest in Illinois
Metro East median property taxes rank in the top 50 highest in Illinois
High property taxes in the Metro East region are fueling out-migration from the area.
By Eric Kohn
17% of Illinois homes are seriously underwater
17% of Illinois homes are seriously underwater
Illinois’ sky-high property tax rates and lackluster economic growth have aggravated the state’s housing crisis.
By Madelyn Harwood
Illinois senator’s proposal offers pension reform through 401(k)-style plans
Illinois senator’s proposal offers pension reform through 401(k)-style plans
State Sen. Dale Righter, R-Mattoon, has proposed a plan that would give all state workers access to retirement plans that offer portability and flexibility – and an escape from Illinois’ broken pension system.
By Ted Dabrowski
Illinois teachers get no respect from state government
Illinois teachers get no respect from state government
Illinois has been using its teachers as a piggy bank.
By Austin Berg
U-Haul prices reveal high demand to get out of Illinois
U-Haul prices reveal high demand to get out of Illinois
Illinois had a record loss of 114,000 residents to other states in 2016.
By Michael Lucci
Groups debate gasoline tax hike on Illinois drivers
Groups debate gasoline tax hike on Illinois drivers
Contracting and fuel industry experts sounded off on a recent idea to raise Illinois’ fuel tax.
By Brendan Bakala
East Aurora teachers union puts brakes on school busing
East Aurora teachers union puts brakes on school busing
Unionized teachers in East Aurora demonstrate that unions are willing to put their own agendas above the wellbeing and education of students.
By Mailee Smith