John Tillman: Statement on the Janus v. AFSCME decision
John Tillman: Statement on the Janus v. AFSCME decision
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision today in Janus v. AFSCME, confirming that forced union fees are unconstitutional.
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Janus, restores First Amendment rights to government workers
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Janus, restores First Amendment rights to government workers
In a landmark labor case, the court ruled that forced union fees are unconstitutional. The decision marks the first step toward worker freedom for 5.5 million government employees across the United States – including 370,000 in Illinois.
Janus v AFSCME
Janus v AFSCME
Illinois government worker unions spend millions on political activities and lobbying
Illinois government worker unions spend millions on political activities and lobbying
Government workers’ union dues are passed on to state and national affiliates, which spend millions of dollars on political activities and lobbying every year.
Springfield’s progressive tax supporters would bring tax hikes to their districts under leading proposal
Springfield’s progressive tax supporters would bring tax hikes to their districts under leading proposal
Scrapping Illinois’ flat income tax protection would open the door for massive tax hikes on the state’s middle class.
Former Madigan aide due $130,000 for unused vacation, sick time
Former Madigan aide due $130,000 for unused vacation, sick time
Tim Mapes is also in line for a six-figure pension.
Meet the Illinoisan at the center of a historic Supreme Court case
Meet the Illinoisan at the center of a historic Supreme Court case
A Janus victory would end forced fees for government workers nationwide.
Springfield arena a multimillion-dollar drain on local taxpayers
Springfield arena a multimillion-dollar drain on local taxpayers
As part of a large and growing property tax bill, Springfield area taxpayers have to bail out the Bank of Springfield Center.
Cook County property tax bills set to increase by 5 percent
Cook County property tax bills set to increase by 5 percent
Chicago homeowners will see their property tax bills rise by an average of $110 this summer. But suburban residents and business owners should also prepare for a hike.
Chicago falling population
Chicago falling population
Candy crush: Illinois slaps sales tax on Snickers, but not Twix
Candy crush: Illinois slaps sales tax on Snickers, but not Twix
State lawmakers should reform Illinois’ overly complicated sales taxes and other anti-business taxes, which violate guiding principles of sound tax policy.
Illinois’ rainy day fund would cover only 81 seconds of state spending
Illinois’ rainy day fund would cover only 81 seconds of state spending
The Land of Lincoln's meager rainy day fund would leave the state exposed in the event of another recession.
Taxpayer-funded Wintrust Arena falls short of attendance projections
Taxpayer-funded Wintrust Arena falls short of attendance projections
With attendance for DePaul men’s basketball games falling short of projections, taxpayers are footing the bill for another disappointing sports bet.
U.S. Supreme Court decision opens door for repeal of obscure Illinois tax
U.S. Supreme Court decision opens door for repeal of obscure Illinois tax
Illinois is expected to raise an additional $200 million in sales tax revenue due to changes in the new state budget and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc. Lawmakers should offset this expansion of the sales tax by ending a $200 million harmful tax on business investment.