U.S. gas prices drop near $4 a gallon, but not in Illinois
U.S. gas prices drop near $4 a gallon, but not in Illinois
Gas prices were on the decline for the 50th straight day, but Illinois’ gas taxes kept the average price above $4.50 a gallon.
Fact check: Illinois’ economic recovery under Pritzker among worst in nation
Fact check: Illinois’ economic recovery under Pritzker among worst in nation
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s newest campaign ad credits him with fixing state finances and boasts of Illinois’ job growth. Both are among the worst in the nation.
Jerome Cooper
Jerome Cooper
“Higher property taxes from Amendment 1 would mean I’m gonna have to leave Illinois because I can’t afford to stay here."
‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ would hike workers’ property taxes by $2,100
‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ would hike workers’ property taxes by $2,100
Despite proponents’ claims, Amendment 1 would give union rights only to state and local government workers – who make up just 7% of Illinois adults. It would give $2,100 property tax hikes to everyone.
Darla Pitts
Darla Pitts
"More taxes just means more businesses shut down. What’s really horrible is it really affects small businesses, not the big ones.”
High gas prices mean Illinois’ sales tax adds $200 a year
High gas prices mean Illinois’ sales tax adds $200 a year
Surging gasoline prices mean Illinois is getting a boost in sales taxes from fuel, but that’s because drivers are paying the extra $200 a year. Most states don’t charge sales tax on gasoline, but Illinois adds it atop other taxes – taxing the taxes.
Rising prices cost Illinoisans $522 more for groceries this year
Rising prices cost Illinoisans $522 more for groceries this year
Inflation sends grocery prices rising at the fastest rate since April 1979, costing the average Illinoisan $522 more at checkout.
Lightfoot’s play to keep Bears could cost up to $2,000 per family
Lightfoot’s play to keep Bears could cost up to $2,000 per family
The Chicago Bears are considering a move to Arlington Heights, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pitching a last-ditch effort to revamp Soldier Field. Depending on the option, the tax hit per household ranges from $833 to $2,036.
Fact check: Illinois marijuana revenue $600M below potential
Fact check: Illinois marijuana revenue $600M below potential
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is touting how much marijuana revenue Illinois received in 2021. But high taxes and regulatory blunders have kept Illinois weed between $200 million and $600 million shy of its potential.
Deb Cohorst
Deb Cohorst
“With inflation out of control and the current state of Illinois debt liabilities, this amendment would be devastating to not only my family but any family."
Pritzker’s gas tax hike takes $277 from average Illinoisan
Pritzker’s gas tax hike takes $277 from average Illinoisan
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted a six-month delay in the next automatic gas tax hike as “tax relief.” But since he assumed office, the gas tax he raised has taken an extra $277 from every person in Illinois.
Lightfoot policy change could quadruple Chicago property tax hike in 2023
Lightfoot policy change could quadruple Chicago property tax hike in 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s decision to tie property taxes to inflation in 2020 is coming back to bite taxpayers.
Fact check: Pritzker claims fiscal responsibility but report shows ‘fiscal cliff’
Fact check: Pritzker claims fiscal responsibility but report shows ‘fiscal cliff’
A new report shows Illinois is likely to face financial challenges when the federal stimulus money propping up its current budget runs out. That reality is very different than the Pritzker campaign claims about fiscal responsibility.
State workers enforcing Pritzker tax sign compliance at Illinois gas pumps
State workers enforcing Pritzker tax sign compliance at Illinois gas pumps
State workers are out enforcing Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s mandate that all gas pumps carry a sign noting his delay in the next automatic gas tax hike. The Illinois Fuel and Retail Association is in state court fighting the mandate and $500-a-day fines.