Curfews, fines: Beware Illinois communities’ trick-or-treat laws

By Jerry Barmore

10/29/2024

Some Illinois communities see regulating any mischief on Halloween as a real treat. One town fines trick-or-treaters up to $750 if they don’t know the Halloween laws.

‘Millionaire tax’ could push Illinois corporate income tax to highest in U.S.

By Bryce Hill

10/29/2024

A push to raise Illinois’ income tax may create the most extreme business income tax rate in the nation. “Millionaire tax” could hurt jobs in a state already struggling.

‘Millionaire tax’ proposal would hike income tax rates by 62% for nearly 24,000 small businesses

By Bryce Hill

10/28/2024

Combined state and federal income taxes would have small businesses pay more than 50% of their top-end income in taxes.

Kit Kat, Twix are cheaper in Illinois because of tricky tax on treats

By Jerry Barmore

10/24/2024

Halloween shoppers can stay clear of Illinois’ spooky candy tax if they know the right candy to buy.

TAGS: Halloween

Just 3,200 Illinoisans complete apprenticeships each year despite potential to fill nearly 150,000 job openings

By Lauren Zuar

10/24/2024

Declining reading and math scores decrease opportunity for students in Illinois. Apprenticeships, which provide paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction, are an in-demand alternative to a college degree that can build key skills and help meet future employment needs.

Chicago budget has jumped $6B since before COVID, faces $1B deficit in 2025

By Ravi Mishra

10/24/2024

The Chicago budget has grown by over $6 billion since 2019. Despite being bolstered by billions in federal relief, the city is facing nearly a $1 billion deficit in the coming fiscal year.

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Chicago Teachers Union’s actions affect all Illinoisans

By Mailee Smith

10/23/2024

The Chicago Teachers Union might be in one city, but its lobbying and other political wrangling affect residents statewide.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Illinois’ tax credit scholarship program for low-income students saved taxpayer dollars

By Hannah Schmid

10/23/2024

The Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program saved taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars before it was killed by teachers’ unions, according to a new study.

TAGS: Invest in Kids

‘Millionaire’ tax would be $2-$3.3 billion short of providing any property tax relief

By Bryce Hill

10/22/2024

Illinois’ state budget needs more than $6.3 billion to cover its own shortfalls before it can provide property tax relief to Illinoisans.

Illinois holds second-worst unemployment rate in the nation

By Ravi Mishra

10/22/2024

Illinois is tied with California for the nation’s second-worst unemployment behind only Nevada, according to September data.

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Curfews, fines: Beware Illinois communities’ trick-or-treat laws

‘Millionaire tax’ could push Illinois corporate income tax to highest in U.S.

‘Millionaire tax’ proposal would hike income tax rates by 62% for nearly 24,000 small businesses

Kit Kat, Twix are cheaper in Illinois because of tricky tax on treats

Just 3,200 Illinoisans complete apprenticeships each year despite potential to fill nearly 150,000 job openings

Chicago budget has jumped $6B since before COVID, faces $1B deficit in 2025

Chicago Teachers Union’s actions affect all Illinoisans

Illinois’ tax credit scholarship program for low-income students saved taxpayer dollars

‘Millionaire’ tax would be $2-$3.3 billion short of providing any property tax relief

Illinois holds second-worst unemployment rate in the nation

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

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