Publicly funded stadium agreements can involve questionable incentives for politicians. The megaprojects bill in Illinois would drive up neighbors’ property taxes.
Almost half of those in a new poll named taxes one of the city top-two issues. Concern about the economy is on the rise.
Ahead of March Madness, some of the highest-earning college basketball players will pay less in state income tax than they would in Illinois.
Almost all of Illinois’ final budgets under Gov. J.B. Pritzker have been larger than first proposed.
Legislators should use fiscal notes to show taxpayers the economic impact of their proposals.
Illinois is one of the least affordable states in the nation. Blame high taxes, public pensions and structural debt.
Some communities saw their bills rise 75% or more.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants $589 million in business-focused tax hikes. That would endanger Illinois’ long-term economic stability.
The money would be spread across several programs meant to create more units.
Illinoisans would pay a new bag tax under a proposed bill in Springfield. The tax would only deepen concerns that the state keeps increasing the cost burden.
Illinois voters rejected a graduated income tax in 2020. State politicians are trying again.
A new bill in Springfield would provide a roadmap to make higher education more affordable and competitive.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $56 billion budget proposal for 2027 relies in more than $700 million in new revenue.
Illinois lawmakers diverted at least $74 million in one-time pandemic relief funds to select social programs and nonprofits.