Illinoisans pay 2nd highest gas taxes in the nation
Illinoisans pay 2nd highest gas taxes in the nation
Illinoisans pay the nation’s second-highest gas taxes behind California thanks to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s automatic gas tax hikes. Illinois motorists faced two hikes in 2023.
By Patrick Andriesen, Dylan Sharkey
Vallas: Youth crime is on the rise in Chicago – and CTU’s school closures may be to blame for the trend
Vallas: Youth crime is on the rise in Chicago – and CTU’s school closures may be to blame for the trend
Rising crime in Chicago is being driven by an increase in youth crime – as a result of
the Chicago Teachers Union’s policies and agenda, which undermine police and
public safety.
By Paul Vallas
August is teacher opt out time: know your rights as an Illinois public school employee
August is teacher opt out time: know your rights as an Illinois public school employee
Educators and other public school employees in Illinois can opt out of union membership in August and stop paying dues.
By Hannah Schmid
Chicago gun violence by neighborhood: South, West sides remain most dangerous
Chicago gun violence by neighborhood: South, West sides remain most dangerous
Chicago Police Department reports show shootings in 2022 were 32% higher than 2019. Shootings in the Loop tripled during that time.
By Patrick Andriesen
Join thousands of public school employees who left their union
Join thousands of public school employees who left their union
Nearly 23,000 educators and other public school employees have chosen not to affiliate with their unions. You’re not alone if you choose to opt-out this August.
By Hannah Schmid
Pritzker Doles Out 19% Raises and $1,200 Stipend in Largest AFSCME Contract Ever
Pritzker Doles Out 19% Raises and $1,200 Stipend in Largest AFSCME Contract Ever
Illinois’ largest public employee union, AFSCME Council 31, finalized their second contract with Gov. J.B. Pritzker July 25. New pay raises will cost taxpayers $625 million.
By Bryce Hill
Cook County property taxes rise most in suburbs
Cook County property taxes rise most in suburbs
While most Cook County residents have seen property taxes rise, the suburbs saw the biggest hikes during the past 20 years. Chicago homeowners and business owners are feeling less tax pain than their suburban peers.
By Josh Bandoch
Up 40% or down 40%, Chicago property taxes all over the map
Up 40% or down 40%, Chicago property taxes all over the map
Chicago’s residential property taxes between 2020 and 2021 were pretty volatile. Don’t be happy about a big drop, though, because it might mean your home isn’t worth as much.
By Josh Bandoch