Pritzker issues 9th emergency declaration to extend COVID-19 powers
Pritzker issues 9th emergency declaration to extend COVID-19 powers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a ninth disaster proclamation, extending his emergency powers for another 30 days over all of Illinois.
By Joe Tabor
Three members of ‘Team Pritzker’ have backed retirement tax
Three members of ‘Team Pritzker’ have backed retirement tax
Multiple members of the governor’s inner circle have publicly backed retirement taxes, even though Pritzker now denies he will use his “fair tax” on the state’s seniors.
Chuck Hvala
Chuck Hvala
“Small businesses are hurt. A lot of people can't find jobs. Raising [taxes] is unwise with what's happened with the economy.”
Sangamon County judge rules local governments can be open on Election Day
Sangamon County judge rules local governments can be open on Election Day
A section of a vote-by-mail bill passed earlier this year established Election Day 2020 as a state holiday. A judge ruled it did not apply to local governments.
By Joe Tabor
Star of misleading ‘fair tax’ ad set to draw $1.1M in pension payments for 1 year of state work
Star of misleading ‘fair tax’ ad set to draw $1.1M in pension payments for 1 year of state work
‘Fair tax’ backers funded by Gov. J.B. Pritzker created the illusion of bipartisanship by using a former public employee union staffer who collects a generous taxpayer-funded pension due to a loophole in state law.
By Brad Weisenstein
Jared Rogers: Wilson Rogers & Co.
Jared Rogers: Wilson Rogers & Co.
“The real issue is the state needs revenue because it refuses to deal with its debt. Voting yes won’t solve the state’s debt or spending problem.”
Illinois sees nation’s largest spike in new initial unemployment claims
Illinois sees nation’s largest spike in new initial unemployment claims
Initial unemployment claims in Illinois increased by more than 9,800 last week, the worst spike in the country.
By Bryce Hill
Illinois taxpayers charged $1.8M for misleading ‘fair tax’ amendment pamphlet
Illinois taxpayers charged $1.8M for misleading ‘fair tax’ amendment pamphlet
The blue pamphlets sent to Illinois voters were mandated by law, but the constitutional amendment explanation inside included misleading language in its favor.
By Brad Weisenstein
Illinois ballots don’t give voters plain language behind ‘fair tax’ amendment
Illinois ballots don’t give voters plain language behind ‘fair tax’ amendment
The amendment’s ballot language misleads voters about what a graduated income tax would do if passed Nov. 3 in Illinois.
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ group pays over $10,000 to push fake tweet
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ group pays over $10,000 to push fake tweet
Vote Yes for Fairness misled Illinois voters by running ads based on a fake Twitter account. Gov. J.B. Pritzker almost single-handedly is funding the group.
How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?
How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?
With more people this year voting by mail or voting early, it’s more important than ever to verify your vote was counted.
What dates should I know this election?
What dates should I know this election?
Make sure your voice is heard by voting on time and at the correct location. Here are some key dates to remember.
Madigan spent millions to elect, retain Illinois Supreme Court Justice Kilbride
Madigan spent millions to elect, retain Illinois Supreme Court Justice Kilbride
Committees controlled by the speaker of the Illinois House funded more than half of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride’s campaign contributions in 2010. Kilbride is up for retention again this year.
By Joe Tabor