The governor signed a sweetener for city police and firefighters that’s estimated to add over $11 billion in accrued liabilities by 2055.
Illinois families say curbing high taxes is a top issue, and the state is losing loads of residents.
The state will require elementary teachers to be trained in the “science of reading.” Illinois should do the same.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker could expand access to training for high school students in careers such as welding and web development.
The Illinois Tollway board could vote as soon as next week on a proposal that would include the largest passenger toll increase in state history.
Illinois has no term limits on governors or state lawmakers.
Several aldermen recently made an initial attempt at getting around the school’s big exemption, but it didn’t advance.
The state will slash its sales tax for 10 days this month.
Under the program, donors can receive a federal tax credit of up to $1,700. That’s a direct subtraction from your tax bill, not just a deduction from your taxable income.
The city raised the streaming tax last year and maintains a 9% amusement tax on tickets.
A proposed ordinance would force landlords to pay tenants thousands to end a lease. The mandate risks higher rents and fewer affordable units.
Of the 131 who voted for the increases in 2019, 51 aren’t in the General Assembly today.