Illinois’ gambling revenue chase closes in on Chicago casinos
Chicago is getting closer to getting a casino, but more ways and places to gamble do not necessarily mean more state revenue. Illinois would be better off betting on pension reform.
3 problems with Lightfoot’s Chicago budget, starting with an unnecessary property tax hike
The mayor’s Chicago budget plan includes a $76.5 million property tax hike despite $3.5 billion in federal aid and funds permanent programs with temporary revenues but includes no push to fix pensions.
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