Polling of likely voters shows why some Democratic Illinois House members could regret voting for the governor’s graduated income tax.
Did your state representative take Madigan money?
Campaign finance records reveal more than 60 sitting state representatives have received nearly $15 million from the state’s most powerful politician over the course of their careers. In turn, they often give him one of the most important votes he needs to maintain power: the vote for speaker of the House.
Top 10 recipients of Madigan money
More than 60 sitting state representatives have received money from Madigan over the course of their careers, totaling around $15 million.
Illinois state lawmaker introduces bill to ban kratom
The herbal supplement is already prohibited for Illinoisans under the age of 18.
Stuart’s choice: $4.5M more for local schools or a Chicago bailout?
Defenders of Senate Bill 1 are putting a bailout of Chicago Public Schools ahead of their own local school districts.
St. Clair, Madison counties home to multimillion-dollar property tax slush funds
Property taxes are set to increase in Madison and St. Clair counties, and local taxpayers should know that through TIF districts, politicians divert tax dollars that could go toward schools, libraries and public services to separate accounts that foster a lack of transparency and accountability.
Fake property tax relief: 3 reasons HB 156 fails taxpayers
Despite being sold as property tax “relief,” new legislation in Springfield would only shift property tax burdens on to certain taxpayers, while complicating an already confusing property tax system.
Luxembourg’s ambassador sends letter to Illinois House leaders
Luxembourg’s ambassador to the United States has voiced objections to an Illinois House bill that would label Luxembourg a tax haven and subject corporations expatriated there to restrictions on investments and business dealings with the state of Illinois.