Cap spending now: Illinois taxpayers need a responsible budget this year
Cap spending now: Illinois taxpayers need a responsible budget this year
Lawmakers should voluntarily adopt a spending cap to give taxpayers the certainty they deserve.
How to mislead Illinoisans into accepting higher taxes
How to mislead Illinoisans into accepting higher taxes
A new report would have Illinoisans believe that a progressive income tax means tax cuts and economic growth. Illinois lawmakers’ tax-and-spend tendencies and evidence from all 50 states say otherwise.
Progressive tax battle pits taxpayers against Madigan
Progressive tax battle pits taxpayers against Madigan
A progressive income tax isn’t really about fairness. It’s just the next idea in a long line of failed policies hoping to pay for spending levels Illinoisans can’t afford.
Stephen and Marcia O’Connor
Stephen and Marcia O’Connor
“We’re both born and bred here, we went to school here, we’ve lived all of our lives in Illinois. But you can’t retire in Illinois. So that’s why we decided almost five years ago to start looking around. We’ve gone through three different states and finally decided on Tennessee. “Everybody that came into [work] as...
Shawn Strach
Shawn Strach
“I’ve been a realtor for 15 years and we’ve always had people leave the state and retire, but now we’re having not just the empty nesters or the retirees leaving, we’re having our traditional marketplace leave Illinois as well. “My career has been spent in the entry-level market up to about $500,000. We have always...
Senate passes bill restricting ‘golden parachutes’ for government officials
Senate passes bill restricting ‘golden parachutes’ for government officials
The Government Severance Pay Act would spare taxpayers the burden of providing excessive severance payouts to outgoing public officials.
As Macon County shrinks, property tax rates grow
As Macon County shrinks, property tax rates grow
With countywide population dipping, remaining taxpayers in Macon County are being left with an ever-increasing property tax bill.
Mundelein spends more than $300K on welcome signs
Mundelein spends more than $300K on welcome signs
The Lake County village will tap into its savings account to help cover the costs.
East St. Louis police and fire pension fund crises risk state intervention
East St. Louis police and fire pension fund crises risk state intervention
East St. Louis’ police and fire pension funds experienced large funding shortfalls in 2016, putting the city at risk of revenue garnishment from the state comptroller’s office.
Costello stands with taxpayers, signs resolution opposing progressive income tax
Costello stands with taxpayers, signs resolution opposing progressive income tax
State Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Smithton, has joined the fight against a progressive tax hike in Illinois.
Madigan files resolution supporting progressive tax
Madigan files resolution supporting progressive tax
State lawmakers are facing a choice: side with House Speaker Mike Madigan or with tapped-out taxpayers.
Senate bill would give voters authority to cut property taxes by referendum
Senate bill would give voters authority to cut property taxes by referendum
Since 1991, some Illinois counties have traded voters’ ability to influence reductions in property taxes for a statutory limit on their growth. A recent Senate bill, however, would restore voters’ ability to reduce property tax levies through referendums.
Lawmakers stand for spending cap in Springfield
Lawmakers stand for spending cap in Springfield
A constitutional amendment to impose fiscal discipline on state lawmakers is gaining bipartisan support.
Committee passes Senate bill taking aim at ‘golden parachute’ severance payouts
Committee passes Senate bill taking aim at ‘golden parachute’ severance payouts
The Government Severance Pay Act would restrict outgoing officials from exiting office with excessive severance pay.