Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker claims his progressive income tax will only affect the rich. But using the rates of states he wants to use as models, middle-income Illinoisans would see significant tax hikes.

While progressive tax proponents champion their “tax on the rich,” middle-income families in Libertyville would see a massive tax hike under the income tax models praised by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

While progressive tax proponents champion their “tax on the rich,” middle-income families in Lake County – home to the state’s highest property taxes – could see a big tax hike under income tax models praised by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Springfield is facing mounting pressure to enact a massive state gas tax hike. One proposal would make the average motorist pay as much as $200 per year in additional taxes on gas.

The Gem City joins a growing list of Illinois municipalities raising property taxes to pay for pensions.

Frustration over high taxes and government waste in Illinois need more than an angry social media post or a moving van. Some residents of McHenry County, Illinois, acted, and are winning reforms.

The average American will spend around $800 on gifts this Christmas. But making those holiday buys in Illinois will leave many families wishing they could get more bang for their buck.

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