Per-mile driving tax proposal introduced in Illinois House
Per-mile driving tax proposal introduced in Illinois House
New House bill would create a pilot program to test the feasibility of a per-mile driving tax.
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could cost Lombard families nearly $900
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could cost Lombard families nearly $900
Gov. J.B. Pritzker claims his progressive income tax hike will only affect the rich. But Illinoisans making as little as $26,100 would see an income tax hike under rates Pritzker cited in his budget address.
Printing company foresees robot in Indiana benefitting from Illinois $15 minimum wage
Printing company foresees robot in Indiana benefitting from Illinois $15 minimum wage
The owner of a growing book printing company faces a greater threat from out-of-state competitors thanks to lawmakers in his home state. Calls for a $15 minimum wage and progressive tax could hurt his workers and business in southern Illinois.
Statewide $15 minimum wage passes Illinois House, ready for Pritzker
Statewide $15 minimum wage passes Illinois House, ready for Pritzker
The Illinois House voted for a statewide $15 minimum wage – adding $1.1 billion to the state payroll, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.
Restoring Justice Act would give less time to Illinoisans when their offense becomes less of a crime
Restoring Justice Act would give less time to Illinoisans when their offense becomes less of a crime
As Illinois works to decriminalize minor offenses, the Restoring Justice Act would adjust sentences for past offenders.
House Bill would repeal Illinois estate tax, protect family farms
House Bill would repeal Illinois estate tax, protect family farms
Illinois is one of just a handful of states that double-taxes people when they die by imposing its own estate tax atop the federal tax. A bill that would repeal Illinois’ estate tax could save family farms.
Illinois government has a lot of problems, revenue isn’t one of them
Illinois government has a lot of problems, revenue isn’t one of them
Illinois families deserve better than to be told the only real solution is in their pocketbooks.
Kiss-off: Too many Illinoisans breaking up with the state
Kiss-off: Too many Illinoisans breaking up with the state
Every relationship comes with its sacrifices. But for an alarming number of Illinoisans, parting ways with Illinois is how they choose to get on with their lives.
Chicago alderman wants ‘robot tax’ on Amazon HQ2
Chicago alderman wants ‘robot tax’ on Amazon HQ2
Amazon pulled its HQ2 out of New York City, so Chicago is considering imposing a “robot tax” on companies looking to automate their way around high labor costs.
Illinois House bill would close judicial elections loophole
Illinois House bill would close judicial elections loophole
A legal tactic intended to make it easier for Illinois judges to stay on the bench is under fire. An Illinois House bill aims to close the loophole, which four southwestern Illinois judges used in bids to dilute voters’ power.
Report: Chicago area most corrupt in nation
Report: Chicago area most corrupt in nation
Chicagoland and northern Illinois have seen more corrupt public officials put behind bars than any other part of the nation, an analysis found.
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could hike taxes on typical Highland Park family by up to $3,800
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ could hike taxes on typical Highland Park family by up to $3,800
Middle-income families in Highland Park would see a massive tax hike under the “fair tax” models praised by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Duped: How millions of dollars in AFSCME member dues flow to politics
Duped: How millions of dollars in AFSCME member dues flow to politics
State workers don’t really know much about how AFSCME spent $7.7 million on politics. That’s because records don’t detail and the union’s Illinois chapter obscures how most of the money was used.
Union worker representation only 20 percent of AFSCME spending in Illinois
Union worker representation only 20 percent of AFSCME spending in Illinois
Federal financial filings from Illinois’ largest government union show only 20 percent of its spending goes toward representing its members.