Decatur City’s city manager is on his way to take the same post in Bloomington, and with it a raise that will push his income above 49 of the nation’s 50 governors.

One year after a record-setting tax hike the state still can’t balance a budget, has done nothing to solve long-term fiscal problems and has further damaged its economic growth.

A landmark case on worker freedom could have positive effects on Illinois’ fiscal health, according to a leading ratings agency.

Scrapping Illinois’ flat income tax protection would open the door for massive tax hikes on the state’s middle class.

The Land of Lincoln's meager rainy day fund would leave the state exposed in the event of another recession.

The state’s fiscal year 2019 budget is out of balance by as much as $1.5 billion.

The mayor’s proposed 2 percent fee would punish short-term rental customers and providers.

Yes, the state has a budget. But how that budget came to be reveals the reasons our state continues to spend with abandon, tax too much and fail in fostering an economy where its people can prosper.

While it’s the closest the state has come to passing a balanced budget in years, Illinois’ new spending plan leaves a lot to be desired for taxpayers.

Lawmakers claiming to have passed a balanced budget are relying on a number of common, but deceptive, budget maneuvers.