Springfield response to capital bill corruption: A new coat of paint
Springfield response to capital bill corruption: A new coat of paint
As the Sandoval scandal develops, Illinoisans should be careful not to confuse personnel changes for reform.
Poll: High taxes are top reason Illinoisans want to leave state
Poll: High taxes are top reason Illinoisans want to leave state
A year ago, over half of Illinoisans considered moving away, but today it’s more than 6 in 10, a new poll shows. The No. 1 reason cited for wanting to move? High taxes.
Federal raids intersect with 4 connected to controversial red-light camera company
Federal raids intersect with 4 connected to controversial red-light camera company
Federal raids on the home and offices of state Sen. Martin Sandoval were followed by raids on several suburban village offices in his senate district. Sandoval and at least three others being investigated are connected to a red-light camera company, which has denied wrongdoing.
Illinois cops and politicians
Illinois cops and politicians
1 in 4 joint filers in Lincolnshire would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
1 in 4 joint filers in Lincolnshire would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 593 Lincolnshire taxpayers should send $87 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
Study: Illinois state tax burden ‘least-friendly’ in nation
Study: Illinois state tax burden ‘least-friendly’ in nation
The Land of Lincoln is the land of the nation’s least-friendly state tax climate, according to a new study.
CTU says union contract negotiations should be livestreamed to the public. It has a point.
CTU says union contract negotiations should be livestreamed to the public. It has a point.
In calling for livestreamed negotiations, CTU highlights need for transparency in Illinois public employee negotiations.
Progressive income tax uncertainty likely to put brakes on Illinois’ weak housing recovery
Progressive income tax uncertainty likely to put brakes on Illinois’ weak housing recovery
Illinois’ housing price growth remains well below the national average because of lagging demand, caused in large part by tax policies that make people hesitant to spend.
More than 1 in 4 joint filers in Libertyville would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
More than 1 in 4 joint filers in Libertyville would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,093 Libertyville taxpayers should send $41 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
Illinois property tax relief begins by culling nearly 7,000 local government units
Illinois property tax relief begins by culling nearly 7,000 local government units
Illinois’ overabundance of local government layers provides ample room to consolidate and save property taxes.
Lightfoot to CTU: Meet me halfway
Lightfoot to CTU: Meet me halfway
Nearly half of joint filers in Lake Forest would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Nearly half of joint filers in Lake Forest would see income tax hike if voters approve Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters statewide will decide whether 2,610 Lake Forest taxpayers should send $92 million in additional income taxes to Springfield.
Chicago teachers who don’t want to strike: Here are your options
Chicago teachers who don’t want to strike: Here are your options
Chicago Teachers Union has announced a strike authorization vote for Sept. 24 through Sept. 26, but teachers who are not members of the union have more freedom to decide whether to honor the strike.
CTU strikes mostly harm minority students, low income families
CTU strikes mostly harm minority students, low income families
While the city, Chicago Public Schools and taxpayers are all at financial risk from Chicago Teachers Union demands, it is ultimately students who will pay the highest price if the union strikes for the third time in seven years.