Taking Time
Taking Time
In 2010, Illinois Citizens spent 101 days working off their state and federal taxes, the Quinn tax hike will take even more of your time.
Illinois Citizens Speak Out on Income Tax Hike
Illinois Citizens Speak Out on Income Tax Hike
How will the Illinois income tax hike affect you and your family? Some of our friends from around the state tell their story.
Would New Legislature Repeal the Tax Hike?
Would New Legislature Repeal the Tax Hike?
If the vote been delayed for the new legislature to be sworn in Illinois there is a good chance the income tax hike vote wouldnt have been passed.
Illinois Businesses Worried Tax Hike Will Harm Local Economy, Cost Jobs
Illinois Businesses Worried Tax Hike Will Harm Local Economy, Cost Jobs
A number of business owners in Springfield have expressed grave concern over the tax hike, according to the State-Journal Register.
PRESS RELEASE: Poll Shows Widespread Public Opposition to Tax Hike
PRESS RELEASE: Poll Shows Widespread Public Opposition to Tax Hike
Seventy percent of Illinoisans believe state government is spending too much money, according to a study released Wednesday.
PRESS RELEASE: Poll Shows Widespread Public Opposition to Tax Hike
PRESS RELEASE: Poll Shows Widespread Public Opposition to Tax Hike
Seventy percent of Illinoisans believe state government is spending too much money, according to a study released Wednesday.
Mayor Daley Predicts Corporate Tax Hike Will Cause Businesses to Leave the State
Mayor Daley Predicts Corporate Tax Hike Will Cause Businesses to Leave the State
Late last night, the legislature passed personal and corporate income tax increases. Check out what Mayor Daley has to say about it.
Two Happiest People in the Wake of the Illinois Tax Frenzy
Two Happiest People in the Wake of the Illinois Tax Frenzy
Governors Scott Walker from Wisconsin and Mitch Daniels of Indiana are enthusiastic while Illinois reels from the tax hysteria that hit the state this morning.
Talking Points on the Impacts of Tax Hike
Talking Points on the Impacts of Tax Hike
The economy is bad and the states fiscal situation is worse. Lawmakers wouldnt have raised taxes unless they needed to, right? Wrong.
Tax Hike Reaction
Tax Hike Reaction
On the same day the General Assembly abolished the death penalty, lawmakers also implemented the death penalty on Illinoiss economy and taxpayers by passing a 67 percent income tax hike in the face of overwhelming public opposition.
Institute on Fox Chicago: Firefighter Funeral for Edward Stringer Puts Pensions in Spotlight
Institute on Fox Chicago: Firefighter Funeral for Edward Stringer Puts Pensions in Spotlight
At Tuesdays funeral for fallen Chicago Firefighter Edward Stringer, mourners heard from a number of people who praised his work on behalf of the city, but it was some of the words from the fire department’s chaplain that had people talking afterward. Father Thomas Mulcrone made specific mention of the debate over the rising cost...
66% Tax Increase Faced by Illinois Families
66% Tax Increase Faced by Illinois Families
The projections for a 66 increase to the income tax a hike from 3 to 5 percent with the standard $2,000 per person deduction.
UPDATE: Illinois Income Tax Hike News
UPDATE: Illinois Income Tax Hike News
The latest developments from Springfield on the income tax hike proposal.
See What They’re Saying: January 2011 Tax Hike
See What They’re Saying: January 2011 Tax Hike
See where the Institute has been featured in the news regarding the proposed income tax hike.