Typical Chicago homeowner will face $174 more in taxes in 2018

By Chris Lentino

11/21/2017

Increases in several taxes mean a higher tax bill for taxpayers.

TAGS: budget, Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, taxes

Illinoisans’ no good, very bad year

By Austin Berg

11/16/2017

The biggest obstacle Illinoisans face in Springfield remains the same: an all-powerful House speaker, and members of both parties who are all too eager to kowtow.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, budget, income tax, Mike Madigan

Illinois flunks new nationwide fiscal report card

By Vincent Caruso

11/15/2017

The Land of Lincoln received the lowest possible grade in budget forecasting and legacy costs.

TAGS: budget, credit rating, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, pensions, transparency, unions

Illinois to splurge on Christmas lights, despite mounting debt to utility company

By Vincent Caruso

11/14/2017

Springfield won’t let millions in unpaid utility bills get in the way of nonessential spending.

TAGS: budget, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, Springfield

Illinois ranks among bottom states in fiscal health

By Vincent Caruso

11/10/2017

A new study highlights the gravity of Illinois' fiscal crisis.

TAGS: budget, debt, deficit

Rahm’s new budget packed with fee hikes and false hope

By Chris Lentino

10/19/2017

In his annual budget address, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel painted a rosy picture about city finances while selling more tax and fee increases.

TAGS: amusement tax, budget, Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, taxes, TIF: Tax Increment Financing

One federal tax change could determine whether Illinois sinks or swims

By Austin Berg

10/19/2017

The choice is clear: Fix Illinois, or watch its downfall accelerate.

TAGS: budget, income tax, property taxes, taxes

Rahm’s 2018 budget: More fee hikes on the way

By Chris Lentino

10/18/2017

Mayor Rahm Emanuel looks to increase costs for Chicagoans to fill budget shortfalls and failing pensions.

TAGS: budget, Chicago, fees, Rahm Emanuel, taxes

Illinois’ new budget already has $1.7B hole despite largest permanent tax hike in state history

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner

10/14/2017

Every budget through 2023 will likely be unbalanced as well.

TAGS: balanced budget requirement, budget, credit rating, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, income tax, Moody's Investor Service, taxes, unpaid bills

Illinois state budget already in deficit despite record $5 billion tax hike

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner

09/25/2017

With the 2018 budget set to spend at least $1.3 billion more than it takes in, members of the General Assembly have hoodwinked Illinoisans once again.

TAGS: budget, COGFA: Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, debt, LGDF: Local Government Distributive Fund, pensions, unpaid bills

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Typical Chicago homeowner will face $174 more in taxes in 2018

Illinoisans’ no good, very bad year

Illinois flunks new nationwide fiscal report card

Illinois to splurge on Christmas lights, despite mounting debt to utility company

Illinois ranks among bottom states in fiscal health

Rahm’s new budget packed with fee hikes and false hope

One federal tax change could determine whether Illinois sinks or swims

Rahm’s 2018 budget: More fee hikes on the way

Illinois’ new budget already has $1.7B hole despite largest permanent tax hike in state history

Illinois state budget already in deficit despite record $5 billion tax hike

Chicago Forward 2026: A pro-growth plan to end city budget deficits

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