It's no surprise the majority of Illinois residents are outraged at the new increase in business and income taxes. Now there are calls for lawmakers to repeal it, and some lawmakers are on board.
Rep. Jim Jordan proposes federal budget cuts which will save $2.5 Trillion over ten years
Chicago commuters often complain about traffic, with good reason.
The Illinois Policy Institute was asked to brief Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle's staff about systemic flaws uncovered during its ongoing investigation of the county's Adult Probation Department.
A new survey finds disturbing predictions about the future of health care from those most qualified to say, doctors.
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Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives took a bold first step on the journey to saving health care.
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The average Illinois household faces an increase of nearly $1,500 in its state income tax bill.
A look at the top quotes surrounding the controversial tax hike legislation.
In case you missed the results of Medicaid reform amid all the news of the massive tax hike last week, here are the details.
Increases will have immediate, lasting detrimental effects on Illinoiss economy.
On Jan. 12, 2011, the lame duck 96th General Assembly increased the state personal income tax by 67 percent and the corporate income tax by 46 percent. Illinois is already losing jobs at an alarming rate, and these tax increases will only further hurt the
The Illinois Policy Institute was recently invited to meet with a group of Cook County Probation Officers, who offered common-sense policy solutions to fix their trouble-plagued department.