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Illinois sees record population loss year after permanent income tax hike

In the year since Illinois passed a record-setting, permanent income tax increase, the state saw its highest population loss in recent history

Rahm’s pension solution will alleviate statewide property tax pain

The Illinois Policy Institute also supports a constitutional amendment to the state’s pension clause.

Businesses with fewer than 50 employees lead IL job creation: Small Biz Saturday

Small businesses accounted for 83 percent of new jobs in Illinois last year

Case dismissed against student accused of felony eavesdropping at age 13

School district pressed charges when student recorded audio of meeting with middle school principal

John Tillman: Statement on the future of Illinois under J.B. Pritzker

Much like Gov. Rauner, Pritzker will be at the mercy of the most powerful House speaker in U.S. history.

Statewide issues affecting Illinois this election season

Experts available to provide reaction, commentary to state and local elections

Urgent action needed after Springfield’s financial outlook worsens: MEDIA AVAIL

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Oct. 18, 2018) — S&P Global Ratings has placed a negative outlook on the city of Springfield’s finances, citing growing pension costs. This represents an increased chance of a future downgrade, putting extra pressure on the city to stabilize before it becomes costlier to take on new debt. Springfield is among many Illinois cities including...

Pritzker price tag: Candidate’s proposed policy agenda adds up to $18 billion

This spending could cost the state about $31.3 billion in foregone economic activity and 132,000 fewer new jobs in the first year alone.