An amendment that would allow lawmakers to scrap Illinois’ constitutionally protected flat income tax and replace it with graduated tax rates will appear as a referendum question on voters’ 2020 ballots.
Illinois passes state law giving pension boost to one Chicago alderman
State lawmakers overrode Gov. Rauner’s veto of a bill that allows one former firefighter serving as a Chicago alderman to credit his political salary toward a more lucrative fire pension. The pension boost will also apply to future aldermen with a history of fire department work.
House passes pension boost bill for one Chicago alderman
Illinois House members voted to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of a bill that would allow a former firefighter serving as a Chicago aldermen to credit his political salary toward a more lucrative fire pension. While just one alderman now qualifies, the bill could extend the perk to more in the future.
House bill would boost pension payments for Chicago aldermen
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a bill to allow former firefighters serving as Chicago aldermen to credit their political salary toward a more lucrative firefighter pension. It could come back during veto session.
States with a progressive income tax more vulnerable to fiscal shocks
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.
53,000 Cook County homeowners to receive $19.5M in property tax refunds
Millions in property tax refunds will go out to Cook County homeowners as early as Aug. 15.
House passes Madigan’s progressive tax resolution
A majority of House lawmakers sided with the speaker over tapped-out taxpayers.
In a shrinking state, Census sheds light on struggling cities
When people can’t find good job opportunities in Illinois, they are too often forced to leave. And to take their place, too few have enough confidence in the state to move in from elsewhere and build a future.
Costello stands with taxpayers, signs resolution opposing progressive income tax
State Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Smithton, has joined the fight against a progressive tax hike in Illinois.
The ‘friendly’ tax hike taking shape in Springfield
Protecting taxpayers by ensuring they’re getting a state government they can afford? That’s friendly.