U-Haul rental rates reflect Illinois’ out-migration crisis
U-Haul rental rates reflect Illinois’ out-migration crisis
Chicagoans’ strong demand for one-way moves to Houston, Texas, and to Naples, Fla., is driving up moving-truck rental costs.
Average Metropolitan Water Reclamation District employee makes nearly $100K per year
Average Metropolitan Water Reclamation District employee makes nearly $100K per year
Government employees responsible for managing water quality are earning six-figure salaries, despite a recent history of slacking on taxpayers’ time.
Alex Schmidt
Alex Schmidt
“I lived in Illinois my entire life until April of this year. My wife and I moved to Cypress, Texas, outside of Houston. I’m back in Chicago for a conference. I was paying $12,000 a year in property taxes in Highland Park. As soon as I had to get a property tax attorney a light bulb...
Over 370 Cook County correctional officers call off work during Cubs playoff run
Over 370 Cook County correctional officers call off work during Cubs playoff run
Cook County correctional officers’ unusually high use of sick and family medical leave coincides with Cubs playoff games.
Young workers, public policy failures are driving Illinois’ out-migration
Young workers, public policy failures are driving Illinois’ out-migration
New poll indicates that younger workers want to flee the state the most, and Illinois’ high-tax, anti-growth policies are encouraging them to do so.
AFSCME’s demands come at expense of neediest Illinoisans
AFSCME’s demands come at expense of neediest Illinoisans
By demanding a larger share of the state’s limited resources, AFSCME is depleting state funds and keeping them from social service providers and other Illinoisans who most need them.
Leaked Clinton emails display Madigan’s power ahead of documentary release
Leaked Clinton emails display Madigan’s power ahead of documentary release
Madigan rules Illinois with an iron grip. And failure to follow through on a favor can come with dire consequences.
Rahm’s 2017 budget: No significant reforms to help Chicago taxpayers
Rahm’s 2017 budget: No significant reforms to help Chicago taxpayers
In his annual budget address, Mayor Rahm Emanuel provided an optimistic outlook on city finances, but no major reforms to give taxpayers reason to smile.
Face it: Property taxes are forcing Illinoisans out of their homes
Face it: Property taxes are forcing Illinoisans out of their homes
Nearly half of respondents said they would like to leave the state, including almost two-thirds of millennials.
Sharon Wilbeck
Sharon Wilbeck
“Enough is enough. Our property taxes are some of the highest in the nation. People are having to move out of their homes because of it. That’s despicable. Businesses and people are leaving. Our good friends moved to Wisconsin for that very reason. We downsized and we’re doing OK, but for how long we don’t...
George and Jane Mann
George and Jane Mann
“We were both born and raised here in Illinois. We just celebrated 60 years of marriage. All of our children and grandchildren live in Johnsburg. That’s the only thing keeping us here. For people on Social Security and fixed incomes the property tax issue is really hurting us. It’s just too bad. I used to...
Poll shows high taxes encouraging Illinoisans to leave the state
Poll shows high taxes encouraging Illinoisans to leave the state
Nearly half of respondents said they would like to leave the state, including almost two-thirds of millennials.
3 reasons why Chicagoans can’t afford the latest CTU contract
3 reasons why Chicagoans can’t afford the latest CTU contract
A career teacher can expect to collect $2 million in benefits during his or her retirement.
Tax protests come to Chicago
Tax protests come to Chicago
Illinois Tax Revolution takes to the city streets over rising property taxes.