The progressive tax amendment on the ballot Nov. 3 removes the constitutional prohibition on multiple taxation, in addition to removing the flat tax protection.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers agree that when taxes are too high, not even a casino in the heart of Chicago can make money.

Passing the progressive tax would empower state lawmakers to go after seniors’ retirement income.

Illinois could be the next state to tax retirement income if voters approve the progressive income tax in November.

In more than half of progressive tax states, the middle class pays the maximum state income tax rate.

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How fair is it that some of the highest-paid state employees in the nation are getting a raise that must be funded by an economically wounded bunch of taxpayers?

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said a progressive state income tax will open the door to taxing retirement income.

State lawmakers last summer doubled Illinois’ gas tax to help pay for capital projects. Each year the gas tax automatically rises, shielding lawmakers from responsibility for hikes.