Chicago’s sales tax now highest in the nation

By Hilary Gowins

01/01/2016

The sales-tax hike Cook County officials approved in July takes effect Jan. 1, 2016, just in time for end-of-season holiday shopping deals.

TAGS: Chicago, sales tax, taxes

How the Liberty Justice Center fought for freedom in 2015

12/29/2015

From challenging the forced unionization of home caregivers and day care providers to suing to stop Chicago from collecting a “Netflix tax,” the Liberty Justice Center has fought for its clients’ constitutional rights and against illegal taxation.

The Chicago squeeze: Property taxes, fees and over 30 individual taxes crush city residents

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner

12/08/2015

Chicagoans are the most-taxed residents of any major city in Illinois and pay the 10th-highest property taxes compared to taxpayers in other large U.S. cities.

San Antonio admits anti-competitive food truck law is “not defensible”

11/25/2015

The law, which is similar to Chicago’s food-truck rules, was changed when San Antonio’s city attorney advised the city’s best bet was to change its rules as opposed to going to court.

TAGS: food trucks

Busting the myth that Chicago taxes are low

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner

11/15/2015

An analysis of Chicago’s taxation and revenue in perspective

Rauner allows Illinois township to eliminate itself

By Hilary Gowins

08/31/2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signature authorizing Belleville Township to dissolve highlights a flawed process that prevents consolidation in a state that desperately needs it.

Speeding ticket can cost you more than $900 in Illinois

By Austin Berg

07/02/2015

True ticket costs are hard to stomach in many Illinois cities.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources grants full of waste

By David Giuliani

06/02/2015

Taxpayers are on the hook for $8 million a year in wasteful grants for amenities ranging from dog parks to disc-golf courses.

TAGS: IDNR: Department of Natural Resources

Illinois’ layers and layers of government ripe for consolidation

By David Giuliani

05/07/2015

Mergers are a no-brainer for communities across the state, but state policy makes it nearly impossible.

Evanston safe from burdensome pedicab regulations … for now

By Jeffrey Schwab

03/20/2015

The proposed ordinance was so restrictive that one alderman likened it to “beating a mosquito with an automatic weapon.”

TAGS: Chicago, ordinance

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Chicago’s sales tax now highest in the nation

How the Liberty Justice Center fought for freedom in 2015

The Chicago squeeze: Property taxes, fees and over 30 individual taxes crush city residents

San Antonio admits anti-competitive food truck law is “not defensible”

Busting the myth that Chicago taxes are low

Rauner allows Illinois township to eliminate itself

Speeding ticket can cost you more than $900 in Illinois

Illinois Department of Natural Resources grants full of waste

Illinois’ layers and layers of government ripe for consolidation

Evanston safe from burdensome pedicab regulations … for now

Chicago Forward 2026: A pro-growth plan to end city budget deficits

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students