A new law gives townships the option to let voters abolish their road districts through referendum. But Algonquin Township trustees rejected a resolution that would have given taxpayers that choice.
Alton residents are paying for two overlapping units of government – the city of Alton and Alton Township. But voters will soon have the chance to slash costs by dissolving the city’s redundant township.
While Quad Cities geography connects East Moline and the Iowa cities of Davenport and Bettendorf, Illinois’ abundance of school districts means their administrative environments are worlds apart. By consolidating duplicative administrative bodies, East Moline could generate taxpayer savings.
The Land of Lincoln has some of the highest alcohol taxes in the Midwest. And Illinoisans preparing for Independence Day are feeling the pinch.
Decatur City’s city manager is on his way to take the same post in Bloomington, and with it a raise that will push his income above 49 of the nation’s 50 governors.
One year after a record-setting tax hike the state still can’t balance a budget, has done nothing to solve long-term fiscal problems and has further damaged its economic growth.
While the name of the home stadium for the Chicago White Sox has changed over the years, its status as a tax burden has not.
A landmark case on worker freedom could have positive effects on Illinois’ fiscal health, according to a leading ratings agency.
Scrapping Illinois’ flat income tax protection would open the door for massive tax hikes on the state’s middle class.
Tim Mapes is also in line for a six-figure pension.
As part of a large and growing property tax bill, Springfield area taxpayers have to bail out the Bank of Springfield Center.
Chicago homeowners will see their property tax bills rise by an average of $110 this summer. But suburban residents and business owners should also prepare for a hike.
State lawmakers should reform Illinois’ overly complicated sales taxes and other anti-business taxes, which violate guiding principles of sound tax policy.
The Land of Lincoln's meager rainy day fund would leave the state exposed in the event of another recession.