Only in Illinois could a budget deal that hits struggling Illinoisans with billions in new taxes be called a “grand bargain.”
High property taxes in the Metro East region are fueling out-migration from the area.
Illinois’ sky-high property tax rates and lackluster economic growth have aggravated the state’s housing crisis.
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.
Illinois has been using its teachers as a piggy bank.
Illinois had a record loss of 114,000 residents to other states in 2016.
Contracting and fuel industry experts sounded off on a recent idea to raise Illinois’ fuel tax.
Unionized teachers in East Aurora demonstrate that unions are willing to put their own agendas above the wellbeing and education of students.
“Our house, when we purchased it in 2002, we paid $195,000. I believe the fair market value right now is maybe below $180,000. To pay almost $8,000 in property taxes for a house that is not even valued at $200,000 is insane. “I wasn’t born here, I moved here from Mississippi in 2000. I moved...
Indiana’s sharp rise in union members is due to its robust economic growth and increase in manufacturing jobs, while Illinois’ economy continues to lose factories and sees little growth in union members.
Illinois still has 144,000 fewer people working compared with the state’s pre-recession employment level, while surrounding states have all experienced employment growth.
Illinois currently has the highest start-up fees in the country, further burdening the already-unfriendly business climate in the state.
Joe Ocol is taking his South Side chess team to one of the nation’s premier tournaments. But he needs help paying their way.