How much does your town make from marijuana tax?

By Kurtis Karg

07/10/2024

Cannabis tax revenue is stalling statewide in Illinois, but communities still see a tax benefit. See how much your town took in during the past 12 months.

TAGS: cannabis, tax

Illinois state gas tax to hit 47 cents July 1

By Dylan Sharkey

04/30/2024

After July 1, Illinois motorists will be averaging $184 more in state gas taxes since Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled them in 2019. Illinois motorists already pay the second-highest gas taxes in the nation, and inflation adjustments just take them higher.

TAGS: gas tax

5 problems with report implying Illinois is growing. Problem No. 1: it’s not

By Bryce Hill

10/25/2023

Authors left out key data that contradicted their findings to claim Illinois’ population is growing. Evidence Illinois is shrinking comes independently from the IRS, U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois Department of Revenue and multiple moving companies.

2nd Pritzker gas tax hike this year to hit Illinois drivers July 1

By Dylan Sharkey

05/26/2023

Illinoisans face the second gas tax hike of 2023 on July 1. The 3.1 cent hike doesn’t need lawmaker approval, thanks to Gov. J.B. Pritzker implementing automatic gas tax hikes.

Memorial Day brings extra pain at Illinois gas pumps

By Dylan Sharkey

05/25/2023

Memorial Day weekend means millions will hit the road, but Illinoisans should try and fill up across states lines to avoid some of the nation’s highest gas taxes.

TAGS: Memorial Day

Illinois state revenue projections cut by $800M after much weaker Tax Day

By Justin Carlson

05/16/2023

April 2023 Illinois state income tax collections came in $1.8 billion lower than April 2022, leading state forecasters to make massive cuts in expected 2023 revenue.

Southern Illinois taxpayers spend $124.5M since 2002 to keep airport open

By Brad Weisenstein

09/28/2022

An underused airport near Belleville, Illinois, has required local taxpayers to chip in $124.5 million since 2002 to keep it operating.

TAGS: MidAmerica Airport

State workers enforcing Pritzker tax sign compliance at Illinois gas pumps

By Dylan Sharkey

07/11/2022

State workers are out enforcing Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s mandate that all gas pumps carry a sign noting his delay in the next automatic gas tax hike. The Illinois Fuel and Retail Association is in state court fighting the mandate and $500-a-day fines.

TAGS: gas tax, JB Pritzker

Illinois gas stations display Pritzker gas tax hikes to counter election propaganda

By Dylan Sharkey

06/28/2022

Illinois gas station owners lost their legal fight over the requirement to advertise the delay in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual gas tax hike. Stations now will post the mandated signs July 1, but are also telling drivers how much state leaders raised the gas taxes.

TAGS: gas station, gas tax, JB Pritzker

Pritzker on July 1 forcing gas stations to put political ads on pumps

By Dylan Sharkey

06/15/2022

A trade group representing gas station owners is suing the Pritzker administration over the requirement to advertise a delayed gas tax hike starting July 1. Owners said they’re being forced to promote political rhetoric, violating their right to free speech.

TAGS: First Amendment, gas station, gas tax, taxes

Illinois Department of Revenue

How much does your town make from marijuana tax?

Illinois state gas tax to hit 47 cents July 1

5 problems with report implying Illinois is growing. Problem No. 1: it’s not

2nd Pritzker gas tax hike this year to hit Illinois drivers July 1

Memorial Day brings extra pain at Illinois gas pumps

Illinois state revenue projections cut by $800M after much weaker Tax Day

Southern Illinois taxpayers spend $124.5M since 2002 to keep airport open

State workers enforcing Pritzker tax sign compliance at Illinois gas pumps

Illinois gas stations display Pritzker gas tax hikes to counter election propaganda

Pritzker on July 1 forcing gas stations to put political ads on pumps

Solutions for vacant lots would reduce crime and poverty in Chicago

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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