Chicago’s new plastic bag tax goes into effect Feb. 1
Chicago’s new plastic bag tax goes into effect Feb. 1
The new tax on plastic bags is Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s latest revenue grab.
Budget Solutions 2018: Balancing the state budget without tax hikes
Budget Solutions 2018: Balancing the state budget without tax hikes
A set of structural reforms that protect taxpayers and put Illinois on the path to prosperity.
CAT announces it will move corporate headquarters out of Peoria
CAT announces it will move corporate headquarters out of Peoria
With Peoria and downstate reeling, the Caterpillar move comes at a time of persistent disinvestment in Illinois manufacturing.
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For many Illinoisans, the next recession is already here
Illinois lost 11,000 manufacturing jobs in 2016.
Metra fare hikes to take effect in February
Metra fare hikes to take effect in February
Metra’s plans to raise fares go into effect February, hurting commuters and failing to raise enough for stated capital needs.
Instead of tax hikes, eliminate the sick-day perk driving up pension costs
Instead of tax hikes, eliminate the sick-day perk driving up pension costs
Illinois state senators are considering a budget with massive tax hikes, but is short on critical pension reforms, which would save taxpayers billions.
How do you balance a budget when debts are exploding and your population is fleeing?
How do you balance a budget when debts are exploding and your population is fleeing?
Due to fiscal crises, both state and local governments are asking more and more from the same taxpayers – encouraging many of them to leave instead.
Lisa Madigan halts state worker paychecks
Lisa Madigan halts state worker paychecks
Mini Madigan
Mini Madigan
Teacher pension pickups cost taxpayers $380 million per year
Teacher pension pickups cost taxpayers $380 million per year
Nearly two-thirds of all school districts – and by extension, taxpayers – pick up some or all of each teacher’s required contribution.
Lisa Madigan moves to shut down state government
Lisa Madigan moves to shut down state government
Attempts to cut off state worker pay need not end in a tax hike.
Instead of tax hikes, reform higher education to prioritize students over administrators
Instead of tax hikes, reform higher education to prioritize students over administrators
Illinois spends more money on retirement costs than on university operations – and tuition keeps rising to prop up this overspending. Instead of hiking taxes to maintain current spending habits in higher education, politicians should shift priorities from propping up six-figure administrators to keeping tuition affordable for students.
Consolidating school districts could save Illinois taxpayers billions
Consolidating school districts could save Illinois taxpayers billions
Consolidating Illinois’ 859 school districts will lead to greater efficiency and help stem rising property taxes.