Amendment 1 will cost typical DuPage County homeowner $2,125
Amendment 1 will cost typical DuPage County homeowner $2,125
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.
Amendment 1 will cost typical Cook County homeowner $2,933
Amendment 1 will cost typical Cook County homeowner $2,933
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.
Amendment 1 will cost typical Champaign County homeowner $1,012
Amendment 1 will cost typical Champaign County homeowner $1,012
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.
Amendment 1 would guarantee $2,100 property tax hike for typical Illinois family
Amendment 1 would guarantee $2,100 property tax hike for typical Illinois family
A proposed change to the Illinois Constitution would effectively transfer power over taxpayer money to government worker unions. The trend of property tax hikes would likely grow even worse during the next four years.
Pritzker on July 1 forcing gas stations to put political ads on pumps
Pritzker on July 1 forcing gas stations to put political ads on pumps
A trade group representing gas station owners is suing the Pritzker administration over the requirement to advertise a delayed gas tax hike starting July 1. Owners said they’re being forced to promote political rhetoric, violating their right to free speech.
High fuel taxes worsen Illinois families’ pain from inflation
High fuel taxes worsen Illinois families’ pain from inflation
Illinois’ record-high fuel prices mean consumers pay more for everyday items. Pritzker’s 2019 doubling of gas, diesel, and natural gas taxes are partly to blame.
Pritzker hands businesses $650M in taxes, fee hikes during pandemic
Pritzker hands businesses $650M in taxes, fee hikes during pandemic
Since taking office, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has passed 24 tax and fee hikes worth $5.24 billion. Of that, $650 million directly targeted businesses as they fought through a pandemic economy.
Chicago gas prices surpass $6 a gallon
Chicago gas prices surpass $6 a gallon
Illinois gas taxes are driving extra pain at the pump, especially for Chicago residents.
Chicago’s combined state and local taxpayer debt burden worst in the nation
Chicago’s combined state and local taxpayer debt burden worst in the nation
Fiscal watchdog Truth in Accounting reports every Chicagoan is on the hook for $135,700 when combining city and state debt.
Cook County board gives itself 10% raise, automatic future pay increases
Cook County board gives itself 10% raise, automatic future pay increases
The Cook County Board of Commissioners voted May 24 to increase its members’ salaries 10% in December, followed by automatic annual pay increases each year up to 3%. Civic groups say the perpetual pay hikes pose future concern.
Illinois gas prices surpass $5 a gallon
Illinois gas prices surpass $5 a gallon
Rising gas prices show no sign of stopping. Average gas prices in Illinois are more than $5 a gallon, thanks in part to the nation’s second-highest motor fuel tax.
Cook County seeks to implement permanent guaranteed income
Cook County seeks to implement permanent guaranteed income
Cook County officials promised to make the nation’s now-largest publicly-funded guaranteed income experiment permanent May 18 shortly after introducing the initiative. The trial will start accepting applicants in the fall.
High Illinois gas taxes drive residents across state line
High Illinois gas taxes drive residents across state line
For Illinois border resident Brett Retherford and his neighbors, high Illinois fuel taxes drive them to buy their gasoline in Iowa. Illinois politicians’ heavy demands lose them hoped-for taxes when drivers have a choice.
Memorial Day brings extra pain at Illinois gas pumps
Memorial Day brings extra pain at Illinois gas pumps
Millions of motorists will hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, an unfriendly reminder of skyrocketing gas prices. Illinoisans specifically pay the most for gas in the Midwest.