Six years after state lawmakers made history by passing Illinois’ largest permanent income tax hike, residents in every tax bracket are leaving.
Citizenship 101: How to be a more involved Illinoisan
What you need to know to better get answers about what local and state government leaders are doing in Illinois.
Pritzker pressures Biden for tax change worth $2.5 million a year to governor
In a letter to the president, Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined other Democratic governors to urge the removal of the State and Local Tax deduction cap. The move would primarily benefit the wealthy, including Pritzker.
Survey: Illinois state, local taxes are highest in nation
Illinois households pay nearly $9,500 on average in state and local taxes, which at 15% of their income is the nation’s highest. WalletHub finds gasoline taxes pushed Illinois to No. 1.
Illinois loses 1,100 jobs in October, unemployment rate falls largely from workers giving up
Jobs data is giving the illusion of economic recovery in Illinois. The reality is 107,530 workers gave up their job searches, and new COVID-19 lockdowns can only hurt more workers.
Pritzker’s final ‘fair tax’ plea to voters
Illinois politicians do not have a great track record when it comes to keeping promises to taxpayers.
How much would Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ affect your home value?
The progressive income tax amendment would carry a hidden cost of $1,800 a year in lost home value for 3.2 million homeowners if Illinois sees the same impact as Connecticut.
Reality check on 5 false claims used to boost Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Voters can expect to be bombarded by claims about the ‘fair tax’ until Nov. 3 – but what are the facts? Proponents have made misleading claims in hopes of convincing Illinoisans to do away with the flat tax.
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.
What Illinoisans need to know about the progressive income tax
Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls his $3.7 billion income tax hike a “fair tax.” But opponents have criticized the constitutional amendment as a blank check for House Speaker Mike Madigan and other state lawmakers, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.