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Illinois’ record-high budget cost residents, businesses over $800 million in new taxes

The states’ $55.9 billion budget also raises lawmaker pay and temporarily suspends the state’s upcoming gas tax increase

What to watch: Tax hikes probable as Illinois nears May 31 budget deadline

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to discuss looming tax hikes, budget gimmicks and revenue shortfalls

TODAY: Chicago Teachers Union members to vote on $800 dues hike, banning member lawsuits

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to comment

Over 22,000 Illinois small businesses could face over 50% tax rate under proposed ‘millionaires tax’

Illinois lost more of its income to outmigration than any other state in 2023

Drivers paid nearly $27 billion in Illinois tolls since promise of free roads

Record revenues come as state considers largest passenger toll hike in history

Chicago Public Schools could get massive federal funding boost to help students if state opts in

The CPS Board of Education could vote today to reject the help for Chicago students

Most Cook County property taxes for police and fire go to pensions, not protection

Just one-fourth of municipal police and fire 2024 tax levies outside Chicago funded services

CTU influence officially wanes: Statements from the Illinois Policy Institute

Primary vote indicates support for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program and against CTU-backed candidates

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