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Sangamon County: Report: Property tax growth in Illinois outpacing personal income growth 3:1

In Sangamon County, homeowners pay 4.2 percent of their household income to property taxes

Macon County: Report: Property tax growth in Illinois outpacing personal income growth 3:1

In Macon County, homeowners pay 4.1 percent of their household income to property taxes

Peoria County: Report: Property tax growth in Illinois outpacing personal income growth 3:1

In Peoria County, homeowners pay 5 percent of their household income to property taxes; McLean County homeowners pay 4.7 percent of their household income to property taxes

Lake County: Report: Property tax growth in Illinois outpacing personal income growth 3:1

In Lake County, homeowners pay 9.3 percent of their household income to property taxes; McHenry County homeowners pay 7.9 percent of their household income to property taxes

Breaking: 88 percent of Chicago Teachers Union votes to strike

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to comment on strike vote, contract negotiations, schools budget and pending walkout

Experts avail: Chicago Teachers Union to vote on strike today

The strike authorization vote for the Chicago Teachers Union begins today.

WJBC: Where things stand on Illinois’ budget

Our CEO, John Tillman, joined Scott Laughlin on WJBC to discuss Illinois’ budget drama, where taxpayers stand now and what to expect over the next few months.  

The Michael Koolidge Show: Chicago’s hidden gas taxes

Our Managing Editor, Hilary Gowins Yelvington, joined The Michael Koolidge Show to discuss the gas taxes hidden within Chicago’s gas tax receipts.

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