The average income of people leaving Illinois shot up by $8,000 in the first year of the state’s 2011 income tax hike.

Licensing schemes are inconsistent in numerous ways, with some states imposing strict regulations on a profession while others don't require licensing at all.

A new data release from the Internal Revenue Service can only be described as a complete embarrassment for the Prairie State.

The stunning data underscore an important point as power shifts to Governor-elect Bruce Rauner: Illinois cannot raise taxes on a population that is shrinking due to massive numbers of people leaving.