Supermarkets, gas stations forced to advertise Pritzker tax ‘relief’ July 1
Supermarkets, gas stations forced to advertise Pritzker tax ‘relief’ July 1
July 1 marks the start of the suspended state grocery tax and delay in the automatic gas tax hike. Both industries are required by law to display signs reminding customers of the suspensions, but only gas stations face $500-a-day fines if they fail to comply.
By Dylan Sharkey
Illinois drivers pay $35 more to fill up on gas than one year ago
Illinois drivers pay $35 more to fill up on gas than one year ago
Drivers are now paying $35 more to fill-up on regular gasoline and $65 more for diesel than they were a year ago. Gas taxes eat more than one-fifth of every tank.
By Patrick Andriesen
Illinois drivers pay 54 cents more per gallon than rest of U.S. ahead of July 4 travel
Illinois drivers pay 54 cents more per gallon than rest of U.S. ahead of July 4 travel
Independence Day travel will return to pre-pandemic levels this weekend, reminding Illinoisans they pay the most for gas in the Midwest thanks to high taxes.
By Dylan Sharkey
Biden may suspend federal gas tax as Pritzker sets up double hike for 2023
Biden may suspend federal gas tax as Pritzker sets up double hike for 2023
President Biden will call on Congress to suspend the federal gasoline and diesel tax for three months. Instead of suspending it, Gov J.B. Pritzker delayed the next motor fuel tax hike until after the election, hitting Illinois drivers with two hikes in 2023.
By Dylan Sharkey
Illinois gas station owners fight Pritzker mandate with gas tax signs
Illinois gas station owners fight Pritzker mandate with gas tax signs
The Illinois Fuel & Retail Association has agreed to post signage notifying drivers of the delayed gas tax hike, and an explanation of why gas in Illinois is so expensive.
By Dylan Sharkey
Amendment 1 will cost typical Will County homeowner $2,046
Amendment 1 will cost typical Will County homeowner $2,046
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.
By Bryce Hill
Amendment 1 will cost typical St. Clair County homeowner $834
Amendment 1 will cost typical St. Clair County homeowner $834
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.
By Bryce Hill
Amendment 1 will cost typical Sangamon County homeowner $869
Amendment 1 will cost typical Sangamon County homeowner $869
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.
By Bryce Hill
Amendment 1 will cost typical Peoria County homeowner $567
Amendment 1 will cost typical Peoria County homeowner $567
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.
By Bryce Hill
Amendment 1 will cost typical McLean County homeowner $1,235
Amendment 1 will cost typical McLean County homeowner $1,235
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.
By Bryce Hill
Amendment 1 will cost typical McHenry County homeowner $2,626
Amendment 1 will cost typical McHenry County homeowner $2,626
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.
By Bryce Hill
Amendment 1 will cost typical Madison County homeowner $646
Amendment 1 will cost typical Madison County homeowner $646
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.
By Bryce Hill
Amendment 1 will cost typical Lake County homeowner $2,330
Amendment 1 will cost typical Lake County homeowner $2,330
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.
By Bryce Hill
Amendment 1 will cost typical Kane County homeowner $2,256
Amendment 1 will cost typical Kane County homeowner $2,256
See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.
By Bryce Hill