Illinois wisely scrapped a proposal that could well have violated a 1988 state Supreme Court ruling.

Lawmakers too often decide what to spend without an accurate picture of what will come in.

Revamping how the state decides on spending would improve responsibility and transparency.

By freezing property values in a specific area, TIF districts artificially manipulate who pays the levy, leading to effective property tax hikes.

Chicago missed the Oct. 1 deadline to extend the grocery tax. Grocery shoppers will save $40 million for at least six months starting Jan. 1, 2026.

Peoria Heights’ mayor vetoed a grocery tax, saying the village would not balance its budget on the backs of families at the grocery checkout. Now Chicago is considering taking $73.5 million through the tax.