Ramon Gladney: Got U Faded Barber Shop
Ramon Gladney: Got U Faded Barber Shop
"I try to build rapport and relationship with all my clients. They would see each other at the shop and now we sort of have a networking system shattered."
Pritzker spends $56.5M to push tax that would hit 100,000 small businesses
Pritzker spends $56.5M to push tax that would hit 100,000 small businesses
Pritzker has been pushing hard for a progressive income tax amendment as a way to generate $3.7 billion for state spending.
Pritzker signs tax law deeming some of Chicago’s most valuable property ‘blighted’
Pritzker signs tax law deeming some of Chicago’s most valuable property ‘blighted’
Chicago leaders have been unable to finish developing valuable land after 23 years and $331 million in taxes, but convinced state leaders more time and money were needed.
Illinois passed a record-breaking income tax hike 3 years ago. Here’s where the money went.
Illinois passed a record-breaking income tax hike 3 years ago. Here’s where the money went.
Income taxes rose 32% for individuals and 33% for corporations in 2017, raising Illinois’ total tax burden to at least sixth highest from 10th highest. More than $1.2 billion went to pensions and debt.
Judge strikes down Pritzker’s COVID-19 orders, extended emergency powers
Judge strikes down Pritzker’s COVID-19 orders, extended emergency powers
Clay County Judge Michael McHaney said Pritzker’s emergency powers stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak lapsed on April 8, and any executive orders relating to COVID-19 finding their authority under those emergency powers are void.
Pritzker signs bill lowering taxes on a Chicago casino
Pritzker signs bill lowering taxes on a Chicago casino
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers agree that when taxes are too high, not even a casino in the heart of Chicago can make money.
If Illinois passes progressive income tax, retirement tax comes next
If Illinois passes progressive income tax, retirement tax comes next
Passing the progressive tax would empower state lawmakers to go after seniors’ retirement income.
Every state with a progressive tax also taxes retirement income
Every state with a progressive tax also taxes retirement income
Illinois could be the next state to tax retirement income if voters approve the progressive income tax in November.
As many as 21,700 restaurants could close permanently from COVID-19 economic fallout
As many as 21,700 restaurants could close permanently from COVID-19 economic fallout
The most optimistic forecast shows 20% of Illinois’ food service business closures will be permanent. But up to 85% of restaurants expect to close permanently.
Pritzker fact check: Do most other states really have a ‘fair tax’?
Pritzker fact check: Do most other states really have a ‘fair tax’?
In more than half of progressive tax states, the middle class pays the maximum state income tax rate.
Illinois fireworks ban costing the state jobs, money, independence
Illinois fireworks ban costing the state jobs, money, independence
Independence Day turns many Illinoisans into scofflaws as they ignore rules banning most fireworks. The outdated laws mainly serve fireworks stands in border states.
Illinois state workers receive $1,300 pay raises July 1
Illinois state workers receive $1,300 pay raises July 1
State workers represented by AFSCME Council 31 will see pay increases averaging $1,343 starting July 1. Total cost of the raises is $261 million as COVID-19 continues depleting state revenues.
Illinois tops neighboring states with $10 minimum wage on July 1
Illinois tops neighboring states with $10 minimum wage on July 1
Illinois’ second minimum wage increase this year is part of a plan to hit $15 an hour in 2025. Small businesses face tough decisions on cutting staff or raising prices.
Blame Illinois exodus on jobs, housing, tax policy
Blame Illinois exodus on jobs, housing, tax policy
Census data shows who is fleeing Illinoisans and why. Here’s why you should care.