Illinois’ labor-participation rate lowest since 1970s

By Illinois News Network

09/09/2016

Illinois lags the rest of the Midwest in recovering from the recession.

TAGS: jobs, unemployment

Illinois tax code favors corporate farms over family farms

By Michael Lucci

08/02/2016

While neighboring states are making themselves friendlier for farmers, Illinois keeps its unfair death tax in place.

TAGS: agriculture, death tax, estate tax, taxes

Dwyane Wade’s former house in South Holland, Ill., drops in value as property taxes soar

07/18/2016

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.

TAGS: property taxes, taxes

A pricy homecoming: Dwyane Wade’s $890,000 Illinois tax bill

07/11/2016

In joining the Chicago Bulls, former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is trading Florida’s 0 percent personal income tax for Illinois’ 3.75 percent rate, a choice many out-migrating, middle-class Illinoisans cannot afford to make.

TAGS: income tax, taxes

Illinois employers announce 600 layoffs in June

07/08/2016

Illinois’ June WARN report shows 600 mass layoffs for the state in June, with 44 jobs lost in manufacturing, an improvement over May’s 1,300 layoffs and 500 manufacturing job losses.

TAGS: jobs, unemployment, WARN

Illinois taxpayers paying for billionaires’ stadiums

06/02/2016

Taxpayers will shell out $36 million for Soldier Field in 2016, in addition to footing the bill for U.S. Cellular Field. And the city of Chicago is still pushing a plan for DePaul University that would cost an initial $55 million for a new basketball stadium.

TAGS: cronyism, tax credits

CEO survey: Illinois the worst state in the Midwest for business

By Michael Lucci

05/19/2016

On the other end of the spectrum, Indiana ranked as best in the Midwest and No. 5 in the U.S., with Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee taking the top four spots. All of these states attract swarms of people in migration from Illinois, especially Texas, Florida and Indiana.

TAGS: jobs, small business

Illinois’ tax structure should be built on stability, not emotion

By Austin Berg

05/05/2016

Illinois lawmakers can learn valuable lessons from states that have protected essential government services from swings in the economy.

TAGS: consumption tax, corporate income tax, graduated income tax, income tax, progressive income tax

Illinois Department of Revenue: Progressive tax would lead to job losses, out-migration

By Michael Lucci

05/04/2016

The Illinois Department of Revenue has projected losses of 20,000 private-sector jobs, 43,000 residents to other states on net, and $1.9 billion in GDP in the first four years of a progressive tax.

TAGS: graduated income tax, progressive income tax

Illinois property taxes highest in the US, double national average

By Austin Berg

04/28/2016

Illinois homeowners are struggling under the weight of the nation’s highest property-tax bills, according to a new analysis.

TAGS: property taxes

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Illinois’ labor-participation rate lowest since 1970s

Illinois tax code favors corporate farms over family farms

Dwyane Wade’s former house in South Holland, Ill., drops in value as property taxes soar

A pricy homecoming: Dwyane Wade’s $890,000 Illinois tax bill

Illinois employers announce 600 layoffs in June

Illinois taxpayers paying for billionaires’ stadiums

CEO survey: Illinois the worst state in the Midwest for business

Illinois’ tax structure should be built on stability, not emotion

Illinois Department of Revenue: Progressive tax would lead to job losses, out-migration

Illinois property taxes highest in the US, double national average

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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