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‘Millionaire tax’ being backed by Illinois voters

‘Millionaire tax’ being backed by Illinois voters

The “millionaire tax” was being OK’d by Illinois voters, with 60.3% voting “yes” on the advisory question about raising taxes on residents earning over $1 million a year to fund property tax relief. The problem is, millionaires would not be the only tax targets.

By Patrick Andriesen

Over 1 in 7 Illinoisans get food assistance

Over 1 in 7 Illinoisans get food assistance

Nearly 2 million Illinoisans – or more than 1-in-7 – received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in July 2024. One-quarter of county offices reported more than 1-in-5 residents received food help.

By Patrick Andriesen