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Illinois lawmakers’ pay 4th highest in U.S. after $12,000 raise

Lawmakers' pay growth double that of their constituents, Illinois Policy Institute analysis shows

Illinois loses more residents in 2022 than any year on record

U.S. Census Bureau data shows worst outmigration in Illinois' history is driving record population decline

Small Business Saturday: Small businesses are Illinois’ most resilient

Illinois’ “mom and pop” businesses with fewer than 20 employees are the only kind to have added jobs during the pandemic

Official voting results on Amendment 1 have not been announced: Statement from the Illinois Policy Institute

The State Board of Elections will certify the election by Dec. 5. This will include the final outcome of Amendment 1, the proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution.

Amendment 1 hasn’t reached 60% approval: Statement from the Illinois Policy Institute

The votes are still being counted for Amendment 1, the proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution.

Polls open for Nov. 8 general election

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to comment on Amendment 1, the issue at the top of the ballot

Five facts about Amendment 1 before Election Day

Proposed constitutional amendment would expand government unions' extreme power in Illinois

Property tax hike in disguise could cost Illinoisans billions

Amendment 1 could lock in $4 billion in statewide property tax hikes by 2026

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