The audacity of broke
Illinois is broke. But leaders don’t act like it.
4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap
Causes, costs, how to set the state free
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Christmas wish list: 12 gifts for Illinois taxpayers in 2018
After a punishing 2017, Illinoisans are in dire need of reform from Springfield.
Belleville passes $1.2 million property tax hike to pay for pensions
Belleville aldermen approved a 12 percent increase in the city’s property tax levy.
Palatine passes property tax hike to pay for pensions
Palatine homeowners will see higher property tax bills in order to pay for higher local pension costs, as well as a dip in state funding.
Normal Town Council approves increase in property tax levy
The Town Council voted unanimously for a tax levy increase, which is expected to result in higher property taxes in 2018.
Danville officials propose monthly fee of $22-85 for pensions in addition to property tax hike
A new city proposal would have owners of Danville property pay fees of up to $1,020 a year just for public safety pensions.
Illinois flunks new nationwide fiscal report card
The Land of Lincoln received the lowest possible grade in budget forecasting and legacy costs.
The Illinois tax trick that’s years in the making
Illinois politicians will continue to hail a progressive income tax as a quick fix to the state’s poor spending habits. Don’t be tricked.
Wave of local tax and fee increases sweeping Illinois
Cities and villages across the state are raising taxes or implementing new ones for a variety of functions, from attracting a fast-food restaurant to catching up on rising pension costs.
Mattoon forced to cut ambulance services to pay for growing pension crisis
Communities across Illinois are being forced to cut local services and raise taxes to afford their pension payments, putting residents who rely on local government services at risk because of the inherent failures of defined-benefit plans.
