Asking Illinoisans to pay more in taxes to receive less in services has been the trend in state government for the past decade, driven by the ever-growing cost of Illinois’ worst-in-the-nation pension crisis.

TAGS: fair tax, JB Pritzker, pensions

‘Fair tax’ backers concede, blaming ‘deceived’ voters for loss

By Brad Weisenstein

11/04/2020

Two-thirds of voters polled favored a “fair tax” in March. On Election Day that flipped to 55% opposing it. Voters understood how the amendment could usher in retirement and other taxes, but tax proponents found it easier to claim deceit.

TAGS: election, fair tax, JB Pritzker

Progressive income tax amendment heading for defeat

By Ben Szalinski

11/04/2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s push for his “fair tax” is headed for rejection by Illinois voters. State lawmakers now must face the public pension debt driving the state’s fiscal crisis.

TAGS: fair tax, JB Pritzker, progressive income tax, Vote Yes for Fairness

Madison County voters asked about Illinois lawmaker raises, double dipping

By Joe Tabor

11/02/2020

Two advisory ballot initiatives will ask Madison County voters about automatic raises for lawmakers and public worker double dipping.

TAGS: ballot referendums, lawmaker pay, Madison County, pensions

Pritzker’s final ‘fair tax’ plea to voters

By illinoispolicy

10/31/2020

Illinois politicians do not have a great track record when it comes to keeping promises to taxpayers.

TAGS: fair tax, income tax, JB Pritzker, retirement tax

Many Illinois municipalities will vote on property taxes Nov. 3

By Joe Tabor

10/30/2020

Property taxes are on the ballot in Madison, Winnebago and Champaign counties.

TAGS: ballot referendums, Election Day, property taxes

Budget + Tax

Progressive tax could cost nearly $1,800 a year in home equity

Jessica Hababeh: Tasty Spin

Budget Solutions 2015: Keeping promises to taxpayers and turning around Illinois

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students