School districts across the state raise property tax levies
School districts across the state raise property tax levies
Illinois’ school district debt and unfair government union bargaining laws contribute to the state’s massive property taxes.
Illinois lost 1,100 jobs in November, continues to lag national economy
Illinois lost 1,100 jobs in November, continues to lag national economy
The Land of Lincoln is experiencing weak employment growth and a workforce dropout problem.
Christmas wish list: 12 gifts for Illinois taxpayers in 2018
Christmas wish list: 12 gifts for Illinois taxpayers in 2018
After a punishing 2017, Illinoisans are in dire need of reform from Springfield.
Ill-timed computer glitch causes drop in Illinois food stamp rolls
Ill-timed computer glitch causes drop in Illinois food stamp rolls
Some SNAP-dependent households saw their benefits disappear this holiday season.
Small business victory: Rauner signs law slashing LLC startup fees
Small business victory: Rauner signs law slashing LLC startup fees
Reducing barriers to entry for small businesses is a crucial step toward spurring economic growth in Illinois.
Stocking full of coal: Illinois shrinkage poses major problems
Stocking full of coal: Illinois shrinkage poses major problems
The continuing erosion of Illinois’ tax base is the state’s most pressing budget problem.
Last-minute Christmas shopping? Illinoisans brace for sky-high sales taxes
Last-minute Christmas shopping? Illinoisans brace for sky-high sales taxes
The holiday season is a time for giving. And, by the time Illinoisans complete their shopping, they’ll have given plenty – to state and local governments.
What’s dragging down Illinois’ economy?
What’s dragging down Illinois’ economy?
Illinois would have seen above-average growth if the state’s workforce had simply grown on par with the rest of the U.S. economy. Instead, poor policy choices have made the state an economic laggard. Illinois’ slow expansion is likely a product of investment-killing tax hikes.
Island of Misfit Toys: Illinois lawmakers head for the exits
Island of Misfit Toys: Illinois lawmakers head for the exits
Thirty-three state representatives and senators will not be returning in the next General Assembly in 2019.
Study: Illinois among states prone to lawmakers with conflicts of interest
Study: Illinois among states prone to lawmakers with conflicts of interest
The Land of Lincoln is rich with lawmakers’ penchant for self-enrichment, according to a report from the Center for Public Integrity.
Mundelein passes property tax hike to pay for pensions
Mundelein passes property tax hike to pay for pensions
Village board members passed a 5 percent increase in the village’s property tax levy to make increased payments to police and fire pension funds.
Island of Misfit Politicians
Island of Misfit Politicians
Belleville passes $1.2 million property tax hike to pay for pensions
Belleville passes $1.2 million property tax hike to pay for pensions
Belleville aldermen approved a 12 percent increase in the city’s property tax levy.
Census: Illinois loses title of 5th-largest state to Pennsylvania
Census: Illinois loses title of 5th-largest state to Pennsylvania
Census data released Dec. 20 show the Land of Lincoln is no longer the fifth-largest state in the U.S.