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Amendment 1 would guarantee $2,149 property tax hike for typical Illinois family

A proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution would effectively transfer power over tax dollars to special interests

Gov. Pritzker signs bill addressing tax credit scholarships

Illinois Policy Institute experts point to progress, but are still concerned for the program’s future after 2023

Statement on Amendment 1 order: Illinois Policy Institute and Liberty Justice Center

A lawsuit challenging a proposed state constitutional amendment on the November general election ballot saw its first hurdle. Plaintiffs argue the amendment violates federal law governing labor relations and the U.S. Constitution.

Inflation gives Illinoisans a $2,200 pay cut

Shopping, dining, housing and living in Illinois cost an extra $4,233 in 2022

Illinois ranks No.1 for units of local government

Over 6,000 government bodies keep Illinois property taxes high

What to know about about Illinois’ population update

The latest U.S. Census Bureau update shows Illinois’ population is bigger than expected, but residents are still leaving the state

2022 expected to be Illinois’ most competitive ballot in over 24 years

82 statehouse races expected to bring in 4.3 million votes in November

Chicago teachers, parents challenge ballot amendment in court

Amendment 1 conflicts with federal law, violates the U.S. Constitution

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