New data shows Illinois since 2010 lost up to $32 billion in income from people moving out. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated income tax plan would hike rates on residents most likely to leave the state, on net.

For the second year in a row, a WalletHub study found Illinois’ high property tax burden is second only to New Jersey.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker inherited a $2.8 billion budget deficit the moment he stepped into office. Next year, that deficit is projected to be $3.4 billion1. It’s the same story every budget season. But Illinois’ budget crises could be a thing of the past if the state would adopt pension reform, right-size its union contracts and...

Cellphone taxes increased nationwide – and Illinois moved up to be the top taxer. Add another $157 in tax on Chicagoans’ wireless bills.

It is time to give taxpayers and businesses the certainty they need to plan a long-term future in the state.

States with a progressive income tax see greater income inequality, and have seen income inequality rise faster than states without a progressive income tax.