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Corruption costs Illinois at least $550 million per year

The corrupt acts of public officials have cost the state more than $9.9 billion in foregone economic activity since 2000

New taxes fund $1.4 billion worth of waste in state budget and infrastructure plan

Research from the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute reveals tax hikes are funding unnecessary dog parks, pools & sports courts

Illinois doubles gas tax ahead of record July 4 travel

Illinois drivers hit with higher gas prices than their neighbors, the national average

21 taxes and fees fail to balance 2020 budget

Lawmakers ended the 2019 legislative session with a whopping 21 tax and fee hikes on taxpayers totaling $4.7 billion.

Lawmakers spend record high $40.27 billion on last-minute budget

Illinois Policy Institute research reveals budget may be $1.3 billion structurally out of balance

Bill to clear false criminal records for free moves to governor’s desk

Senate Bill 482 would waive fees for expunging and sealing false criminal records in Cook County

Makeshift progressive income tax rates pass

Statement from Illinois Policy Institute

Progressive income tax amendment moves to ballot

Statement from CEO John Tillman

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