Bill aims to pay Illinois lawmakers only for days they actually work
Bill aims to pay Illinois lawmakers only for days they actually work
Lawmakers can currently work one day to qualify for a whole month’s pay. A bill to change that has been stuck in committee since the spring.
Lightfoot asks Springfield for progressive ‘exit tax’ on Chicago property sales
Lightfoot asks Springfield for progressive ‘exit tax’ on Chicago property sales
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants state lawmakers to let her impose progressively higher real estate transfer tax rates to close a $838 million budget deficit. She faces a limited time window and resistance from state lawmakers.
By Brad Weisenstein
With Illinois on deck, state tax hikes just lost big at the ballot box
With Illinois on deck, state tax hikes just lost big at the ballot box
If other states’ recent tax votes are any indication, Pritzker’s proposal could be a tougher sell than he thinks.
By Austin Berg
Pritzker’s flawed ‘fair tax’ plan already failed Californians
Pritzker’s flawed ‘fair tax’ plan already failed Californians
Illinoisans should learn from the Golden State’s “fair tax” failure, lessons that state leaders ignore.
By Orphe Divounguy
Governor’s office uses Illinois economic report to push ‘fair tax’ falsehoods
Governor’s office uses Illinois economic report to push ‘fair tax’ falsehoods
An annual financial report from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office forecasts a gloomy fiscal future for Illinois and pushes his false choice between dire spending cuts or a flawed progressive tax plan.
By Vincent Caruso
Chicago teachers no longer can save 40 sick days for retirement: now it’s 244
Chicago teachers no longer can save 40 sick days for retirement: now it’s 244
Pension benefits consume 25% of Chicago Public Schools’ budget. The new Chicago Teachers Union contract increases bankable sick days six-fold, increasing pension costs and taking more from classrooms.
By Vincent Caruso
5 broken tax promises show why Illinois voters distrust Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
5 broken tax promises show why Illinois voters distrust Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
From the lottery, to the tollway, to two “temporary” income tax hikes, Illinois politicians have a history of broken promises about how they tax and spend residents’ money.
By Adam Schuster
Illinois Assistant Majority Leader arrested on federal bribery charge
Illinois Assistant Majority Leader arrested on federal bribery charge
State Rep. Luis Arroyo was a key supporter of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $45 billion infrastructure package, which was funded in part by a gambling expansion and doubling the state’s gas tax.
By Austin Berg
California’s ‘fair tax’ hike spurred taxpayer exodus, hurt middle class and went mostly to pensions
California’s ‘fair tax’ hike spurred taxpayer exodus, hurt middle class and went mostly to pensions
New academic research on a progressive income tax hike in California should be a warning to Illinois voters deciding on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive income tax hike in November 2020.
By Orphe Divounguy
Pritzker gas tax to help fund $205.5M ‘exit to nowhere’
Pritzker gas tax to help fund $205.5M ‘exit to nowhere’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker just bumped up funding for road construction to a non-existent airport to $205.5 million, paid in part with his doubled gas tax. The airport remains a distant idea, but the road will soon be concrete.
Downtown diners would pay 11.75% tax on restaurant bills under Lightfoot proposal
Downtown diners would pay 11.75% tax on restaurant bills under Lightfoot proposal
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has proposed a $20 million tax on dining out to help fill the city’s $838 million budget shortfall.
By Vincent Caruso
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Wilmette would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than 1 in 3 joint filers in Wilmette would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,800 Wilmette taxpayers should send $75 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
More than half of joint filers in Glencoe would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than half of joint filers in Glencoe would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 1,327 Glencoe taxpayers should send $51 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill
More than half of joint filers in Winnetka, Northfield would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than half of joint filers in Winnetka, Northfield would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,740 Winnetka and Northfield taxpayers should send $119 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill