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City Council decides fate of Lightfoot’s speed camera cash cow

Speed cameras cost Chicagoans $36 million so far this year, while fatal accidents set a record

Oak Lawn waives $500,000 in license renewal fees for a year

Illinois Policy Institute found businesses have faced $650 million in tax hikes

New signs remind drivers why gas taxes make fill-ups pricier in Illinois

New signs direct drivers to an Illinois Policy Institute calculator to find out just how much Illinois gas taxes, which are second-highest in the nation, added to their fill-up.

Chicago committee votes to repeal $59 million automatic speed camera ticketing policy: Illinois Policy Institute statement

“Chicago’s speed cameras turned out to be a huge cash cow for the city, at the expense of its residents. The repeal of the policy will save Chicagoans millions in potential speeding fines – particularly low-income families."

Permanent vote-by-mail option could boost Illinois voter turnout by over 200,000

With less than one week to go to the primary election, Illinois may see increased voter turnout because of new legislation that allows voters to request a mail-in ballot permanently and receive it for every local, state and national election.

Amendment 1 would guarantee $2,149 property tax hike for typical Illinois family

A proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution would effectively transfer power over tax dollars to special interests

Gov. Pritzker signs bill addressing tax credit scholarships

Illinois Policy Institute experts point to progress, but are still concerned for the program’s future after 2023

Statement on Amendment 1 order: Illinois Policy Institute and Liberty Justice Center

A lawsuit challenging a proposed state constitutional amendment on the November general election ballot saw its first hurdle. Plaintiffs argue the amendment violates federal law governing labor relations and the U.S. Constitution.