Under a taxpayer bill of rights, Chicago City Council would have to seek voter approval before raising taxes.

Property-tax hikes have caused taxes on NBA star Dwyane Wade’s former house to more than triple, driving away prospective buyers and showing the harm Illinois’ sky-high property-tax rates inflict on homeowners.

State lawmakers propose regressive tax on sugary drinks to help fill budget holes created by decades of irresponsible policies.

In 2015 alone, Illinois state government redistributed more than $12 billion in income and other taxes to local governments. These financial shell games have created a needlessly complex system and make it difficult for local taxpayers to hold their governments accountable.

Since 1990, the average property-tax bill in Illinois has grown more than three times faster than the state's median household income.