5 broken tax promises show why Illinois voters distrust Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
5 broken tax promises show why Illinois voters distrust Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
From the lottery, to the tollway, to two “temporary” income tax hikes, Illinois politicians have a history of broken promises about how they tax and spend residents’ money.
By Adam Schuster
Illinois Assistant Majority Leader arrested on federal bribery charge
Illinois Assistant Majority Leader arrested on federal bribery charge
State Rep. Luis Arroyo was a key supporter of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $45 billion infrastructure package, which was funded in part by a gambling expansion and doubling the state’s gas tax.
By Austin Berg
California’s ‘fair tax’ hike spurred taxpayer exodus, hurt middle class and went mostly to pensions
California’s ‘fair tax’ hike spurred taxpayer exodus, hurt middle class and went mostly to pensions
New academic research on a progressive income tax hike in California should be a warning to Illinois voters deciding on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive income tax hike in November 2020.
By Orphe Divounguy
Pritzker gas tax to help fund $205.5M ‘exit to nowhere’
Pritzker gas tax to help fund $205.5M ‘exit to nowhere’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker just bumped up funding for road construction to a non-existent airport to $205.5 million, paid in part with his doubled gas tax. The airport remains a distant idea, but the road will soon be concrete.
Downtown diners would pay 11.75% tax on restaurant bills under Lightfoot proposal
Downtown diners would pay 11.75% tax on restaurant bills under Lightfoot proposal
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has proposed a $20 million tax on dining out to help fill the city’s $838 million budget shortfall.
By Vincent Caruso
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Wilmette would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Wilmette would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,800 Wilmette taxpayers should send $75 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
More than half of joint filers in Glencoe would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than half of joint filers in Glencoe would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 1,327 Glencoe taxpayers should send $51 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
More than half of joint filers in Winnetka, Northfield would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than half of joint filers in Winnetka, Northfield would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,740 Winnetka and Northfield taxpayers should send $119 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
Half of joint filers in Hinsdale would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Half of joint filers in Hinsdale would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,288 Hinsdale taxpayers should send $75 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
Lightfoot proposes $40M tax hike on solo Uber, Lyft rides in downtown Chicago
Lightfoot proposes $40M tax hike on solo Uber, Lyft rides in downtown Chicago
The mayor proposed tripling ride-sharing taxes and fees on solo passengers downtown, on top of other increases, as the city confronts a nearly $1 billion budget deficit and a costly contract dispute with the nation’s third-largest teachers’ union.
By Vincent Caruso
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Western Springs would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Western Springs would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 1,251 Western Springs taxpayers should send $27 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Oak Brook would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Oak Brook would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 1,081 Oak Brook and northern Westmont taxpayers should send $31 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
4 in 10 joint filers in River Forest would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
4 in 10 joint filers in River Forest would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 1,012 River Forest taxpayers should send $23 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
Nearly 1 in 3 joint filers in Deerfield, Riverwoods, Bannockburn would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Nearly 1 in 3 joint filers in Deerfield, Riverwoods, Bannockburn would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,299 Deerfield, Riverwoods and Bannockburn taxpayers should send $56 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill