Face it: Property taxes are forcing Illinoisans out of their homes
Face it: Property taxes are forcing Illinoisans out of their homes
Nearly half of respondents said they would like to leave the state, including almost two-thirds of millennials.
Sharon Wilbeck
Sharon Wilbeck
“Enough is enough. Our property taxes are some of the highest in the nation. People are having to move out of their homes because of it. That’s despicable. Businesses and people are leaving. Our good friends moved to Wisconsin for that very reason. We downsized and we’re doing OK, but for how long we don’t...
George and Jane Mann
George and Jane Mann
“We were both born and raised here in Illinois. We just celebrated 60 years of marriage. All of our children and grandchildren live in Johnsburg. That’s the only thing keeping us here. For people on Social Security and fixed incomes the property tax issue is really hurting us. It’s just too bad. I used to...
Poll shows high taxes encouraging Illinoisans to leave the state
Poll shows high taxes encouraging Illinoisans to leave the state
Nearly half of respondents said they would like to leave the state, including almost two-thirds of millennials.
3 reasons why Chicagoans can’t afford the latest CTU contract
3 reasons why Chicagoans can’t afford the latest CTU contract
A career teacher can expect to collect $2 million in benefits during his or her retirement.
Tax protests come to Chicago
Tax protests come to Chicago
Illinois Tax Revolution takes to the city streets over rising property taxes.
Rahm pushes for tax on plastic bags
Rahm pushes for tax on plastic bags
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to add another layer to the city’s plastic bag ban – a 7-cent tax – despite the ban’s unintended, harmful consequences.
1.6 million Illinoisans need a government license to work
1.6 million Illinoisans need a government license to work
Needless licensing requirements are killing job opportunities, especially for lower-income Illinoisans.
Chicago alderman wants to limit trick-or-treating due to creepy clowns
Chicago alderman wants to limit trick-or-treating due to creepy clowns
Despite the city’s impending teachers strike, unaffordable pension debt and declining population, a Chicago alderman warns against late night trick-or-treating for fear of clowns.
The Illinoisans who vote for Madigan
The Illinoisans who vote for Madigan
Just as Illinoisans elect state representatives, state representatives elect the speaker of the House every two years. To become the speaker, Madigan just needs a majority vote.
AFSCME’s goal: Elect union-friendly politicians as end run around contract negotiations
AFSCME’s goal: Elect union-friendly politicians as end run around contract negotiations
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal employees has used stall tactics in labor negotiations, in an apparent attempt to wait out the state till more union-friendly lawmakers could be elected and hand AFSCME its demands outside the contract negotiating process.
Mars and Wrigley to combine in 2017, call Chicago home
Mars and Wrigley to combine in 2017, call Chicago home
The new business, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, forms after Mars purchased minority stake in Wrigley.
“Lockbox” amendment will decide how transportation funds can be spent
“Lockbox” amendment will decide how transportation funds can be spent
Voters will have the opportunity in November to decide, by way of a constitutional amendment, whether lawmakers should be able to divert transportation funds toward other priorities.
Equal plant closure in Kankakee County
Equal plant closure in Kankakee County
The artificial sweetener manufacturer will lay off 89 workers and move out of state.