The proposed constitutional amendment would put union contracts above the interests of future taxpayers and voters
Madison County voters asked about Illinois lawmaker raises, double dipping
Two advisory ballot initiatives will ask Madison County voters about automatic raises for lawmakers and public worker double dipping.
Many Illinois municipalities will vote on property taxes Nov. 3
Property taxes are on the ballot in Madison, Winnebago and Champaign counties.
How easy is it to vote in Illinois? Very.
In Illinois, you can show up at the polls, register and vote all at the same time.
Illinois taxpayers charged $1.8M for misleading ‘fair tax’ amendment pamphlet
The blue pamphlets sent to Illinois voters were mandated by law, but the constitutional amendment explanation inside included misleading language in its favor.
Progressive income tax study guide
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it the “fair tax.” Opponents say it’s a “blank check” for irresponsible spending. Here’s what you need to know.
Slowest-growing states have progressive income taxes
Fewer people want to live in states with progressive income taxes. So after 6 straight years of population loss, why would Illinois want to join them?
Voters near Springfield face new property tax to pay for pensions
Voters in the village of Jerome, on Springfield’s southwest edge, will decide whether to adopt an additional property tax to pay for public pension contributions.
Park Ridge voters to decide on $350 property tax hike for median homeowner
Voters in Maine Township High School District 207 will consider Nov. 6 whether to approve a $195 million bond referendum to update its three high schools in northern Cook County.
Collinsville area voters to decide whether to eliminate park district
Voters residing in the Collinsville area will consider Nov. 6 whether the Collinsville Area Recreation District should be dissolved.