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Inflation gives Illinoisans a $2,200 pay cut

Shopping, dining, housing and living in Illinois cost an extra $4,233 in 2022

Illinois ranks No.1 for units of local government

Over 6,000 government bodies keep Illinois property taxes high

What to know about about Illinois’ population update

The latest U.S. Census Bureau update shows Illinois’ population is bigger than expected, but residents are still leaving the state

2022 expected to be Illinois’ most competitive ballot in over 24 years

82 statehouse races expected to bring in 4.3 million votes in November

Chicago teachers, parents challenge ballot amendment in court

Amendment 1 conflicts with federal law, violates the U.S. Constitution

‘Half-baked’ Illinois marijuana roll-out costs state $600M

Illinois’ high marijuana taxes, license mistakes hurt revenues while illegal sales thrive

Average Illinois families paying $2,165 more in taxes despite state’s temporary tax relief

Illinois Policy Institute experts note one-time, $556 relief doesn’t outweigh annual increases from 24 new taxes and fees since 2019

Tax credit scholarship bill moves to Gov. Pritzker’s desk

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

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