Budget + Tax

Vallas: ‘Tax Illinois’ rich’ dogma is a dangerous delusion

Vallas: ‘Tax Illinois’ rich’ dogma is a dangerous delusion

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson likes to parrot platitudes about taxing the rich to fix the city, CTA and Chicago Public Schools finances. But all three made bad decisions and did not adjust to post-pandemic realities. And the rich can move away.

By Paul Vallas

Illinois lawmakers sue peers over last-minute, $55B budget vote

Illinois lawmakers sue peers over last-minute, $55B budget vote

A group of Illinois lawmakers is suing their peers over the last-minute rush to OK a $55 billion state budget few people had seen – just like they do every year. The lawsuit aims to block the budget before Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs it in to law.

By Dylan Sharkey