Illinois House adjourns for month-long spring break
Illinois House adjourns for month-long spring break
House members won't return to the Statehouse until the second week of April.
School funding, the ballot box and Illinois’ high property taxes
School funding, the ballot box and Illinois’ high property taxes
Before your school district asks for another penny in property taxes, ask your school board what they’re doing to get their own house in order.
‘Friendly’ progressive tax proposal would hike taxes on Illinoisans making over $17,300
‘Friendly’ progressive tax proposal would hike taxes on Illinoisans making over $17,300
The $3.6 billion tax hike would cost the typical Illinois family $665 in additional income taxes.
On the record: Resolution filed to oppose a progressive income tax in Illinois
On the record: Resolution filed to oppose a progressive income tax in Illinois
A new resolution would put lawmakers on the record for supporting or opposing a tax structure that would likely lead to massive tax hikes on Illinois' middle class.
Belleville City Council to consider fee hikes
Belleville City Council to consider fee hikes
Some businesses would see license fees double, among other fee hikes meant to shore up city finances.
Study: Illinoisans’ property tax burden second highest in the nation
Study: Illinoisans’ property tax burden second highest in the nation
High property tax bills are squeezing family budgets across Illinois.
3 proposals in General Assembly could bring progressive income tax to Illinois
3 proposals in General Assembly could bring progressive income tax to Illinois
Scrapping Illinois' constitutionally protected flat income tax would remove one of the only pro-taxpayer policies the Land of Lincoln has left.
McHenry County realtors face daunting task – selling homes with sky-high property tax bills
McHenry County realtors face daunting task – selling homes with sky-high property tax bills
Local realtors are having a difficult time convincing clients not only to move to the county, but to stay.
House committee passes bill capping growth in administrative spending at Illinois schools
House committee passes bill capping growth in administrative spending at Illinois schools
Illinois' spending on administrative costs is among the highest in the nation, sapping scarce dollars from the classroom. But a new bill would slow the growth in these expenses and align them with taxpayers' ability to pay.
New bill would allow state to place a lien on business owners’ property for unpaid wage allegations
New bill would allow state to place a lien on business owners’ property for unpaid wage allegations
A bill in the Illinois House of Representatives would allow the Illinois Department of Labor to place a lien on a business owner's property should he or she fail to respond to an allegation of unpaid wages within five days.
New bill would hike, expand obscure tax for Illinois small businesses
New bill would hike, expand obscure tax for Illinois small businesses
State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch has proposed a measure that would increase by 400 percent the personal property replacement tax imposed on partnerships, LLCs and other types of businesses.
Despite high tax bills, Des Plaines City Council buys theater for $1.3M
Despite high tax bills, Des Plaines City Council buys theater for $1.3M
Local leaders are putting taxpayers on the hook for a development gamble.
Rock Island County taxpayers can’t keep up with the rate of state spending
Rock Island County taxpayers can’t keep up with the rate of state spending
As the state continuously spends more than residents can afford, taxpayers in Rock Island County have seen little income growth.
City of Springfield passes unbalanced budget despite bevy of new tax hikes
City of Springfield passes unbalanced budget despite bevy of new tax hikes
The city's budget for fiscal year 2019 was accompanied by increases in sales and telecom taxes. But local officials still anticipate a deficit.