Moving company ranks Illinois 2nd in nation for outbound moves

01/07/2019

Outbound movers cited lack of jobs as most common reason for leaving Illinois in 2018. Most of those who left earned at least $100,000.

TAGS: employment, income tax, jobs, outmigration, progressive income tax, property taxes, taxes, United Van Lines

Christmas wish list: 12 gifts for Illinois taxpayers in 2019

By Vincent Caruso

12/19/2018

In 2018, Springfield handed Illinoisans more of the same repackaged policy failures. Lawmakers in the coming year should tape to their desks this wish list of taxpayer-friendly reforms.

TAGS: balanced budget requirement, criminal justice reform, education, graduated income tax, income tax, pensions, prison reform, progressive income tax, property taxes, school choice, school district consolidation, sentencing reform, spending cap, U.S. Census Bureau

Madigan-Pritzker progressive tax: 2019’s worst policy idea for Illinois’ middle class

By Orphe Divounguy, Bryce Hill

12/19/2018

Other states’ experiences show progressive taxes creep beyond the rich and into the pockets of the middle class.

TAGS: graduated income tax, income tax, JB Pritzker, Mike Madigan, progressive income tax, taxes

Pension funds’ rosy projections spell trouble for Illinois taxpayers

By Bill Reveille

11/02/2018

Overly optimistic expectations about investment returns mean Illinois is understating its pension debt. That could lead to a nasty surprise for future taxpayers.

TAGS: income tax, municipal pensions, pension guarantee, pensions, property taxes, taxes

Illinois’ private sector jobs growth among worst in the nation since 2017 tax hike

By Bryce Hill, Chena Underhill

11/02/2018

Jobs growth in Illinois has gone from middle of the pack to back of the line.

TAGS: income tax, jobs, taxes, unemployment

How to make an extra $3 billion, the Illinois way

By Austin Berg

10/25/2018

AFSCME – the largest government worker union in the state – may pull off one of the most insulting waiting games in state history. The payoff? More than $3 billion, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, Bruce Rauner, collective bargaining, income tax, state worker pay, taxes

Report: Illinois’ budget health is the worst in the nation

By Adam Schuster

10/17/2018

A new university study ranks Illinois last of all 50 states for fiscal health. Pension reform and spending caps are essential for recovery.

TAGS: balanced budget requirement, budget, income tax, pensions, taxes

Poll: High taxes No. 1 reason Illinoisans consider leaving state

09/27/2018

Over half of survey respondents have considered leaving Illinois, citing dysfunctional government, disappointing job opportunities and – above all – high taxes.

TAGS: income tax, outmigration, progressive income tax, spending cap, taxes

States with a progressive income tax more vulnerable to fiscal shocks

By Vincent Caruso

09/25/2018

Despite finding favor among some politicians and political candidates in Illinois, states with a progressive income tax are more vulnerable during recessions than flat-tax states.

TAGS: income tax, Moody's Investor Service, progressive income tax, Robert Martwick, Standard & Poor's, taxes

When taxes hit home(s)

By Austin Berg

09/20/2018

Making Illinois a more attractive state in which to plant roots is entirely within lawmakers’ control.

TAGS: homeownership, income tax, progressive income tax, property taxes, taxes

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Moving company ranks Illinois 2nd in nation for outbound moves

Christmas wish list: 12 gifts for Illinois taxpayers in 2019

Madigan-Pritzker progressive tax: 2019’s worst policy idea for Illinois’ middle class

Pension funds’ rosy projections spell trouble for Illinois taxpayers

Illinois’ private sector jobs growth among worst in the nation since 2017 tax hike

How to make an extra $3 billion, the Illinois way

Report: Illinois’ budget health is the worst in the nation

Poll: High taxes No. 1 reason Illinoisans consider leaving state

States with a progressive income tax more vulnerable to fiscal shocks

When taxes hit home(s)

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

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students