IRS: Illinois saw net loss of 101,000 people to neighboring states since 2010

By Vincent Caruso

01/10/2018

Illinois’ failure to keep and attract residents is driving the Land of Lincoln’s population decline.

TAGS: IRS: Internal Revenue Service, outmigration, population

Like a good neighbor: Illinois sees record loss of people to nearby states

By Austin Berg

01/04/2018

Solving Illinois’ people problem requires addressing the high cost of government, which makes the state far less attractive for people looking to plant roots.

TAGS: income tax, outmigration, pensions, population, property taxes, taxes

Forgotten Illinois 2017: Stories from across the state

01/02/2018

We're traveling the state to talk to Illinoisans prone to being overlooked.

TAGS: forgotten illinois

School districts across the state raise property tax levies

By Brendan Bakala

12/23/2017

Illinois’ school district debt and unfair government union bargaining laws contribute to the state’s massive property taxes.

TAGS: municipal pensions, pensions, property taxes, school district consolidation

Workers’ comp costs hit Illinois’ blue-collar industries

By Vincent Caruso

12/19/2017

Exorbitant workers’ comp costs punish small businesses and send employers dashing to Illinois’ neighboring states.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, workers compensation

Government unions, your property tax bill and the power of giving

By Austin Berg

12/14/2017

Balancing the scales at the bargaining table is an essential step in fixing the property tax problem.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, collective bargaining, property taxes, strike

Rigged: How Illinois’ labor laws stack the deck against taxpayers

By Mailee Smith

12/14/2017

If Illinois is going to compete with its neighbors – and keep people from moving out of the state – it must reduce the enormous property tax burden its families are forced to bear. Following the lead of surrounding states by enacting collective bargaining reforms is one good place to start.

It’s Illinois’ birthday! Hey, wait … come back

By Austin Berg

12/07/2017

Illinois’ exodus of people and money is the state’s most pressing policy problem. Until lawmakers get serious about addressing its causes, there’s little reason to think the trend will change.

TAGS: income tax, IRS: Internal Revenue Service, millennials, outmigration, population, property taxes, taxes

Building fairness and opportunity: The effects of repealing Illinois’ prevailing wage law

By Orphe Divounguy

12/07/2017

Illinois’ Prevailing Wage Act has no place in the 21st century. Policymakers should enact fair and competitive construction laws that give all individuals who are willing to work a fighting chance.

Danville passes property tax and fee hikes to pay for pensions

By Brendan Bakala

12/06/2017

Owners of Danville property will pay fees of up to $1,020 a year just for local pensions, on top of rising property tax bills.

TAGS: municipal pensions, pensions, property taxes

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IRS: Illinois saw net loss of 101,000 people to neighboring states since 2010

Like a good neighbor: Illinois sees record loss of people to nearby states

Forgotten Illinois 2017: Stories from across the state

School districts across the state raise property tax levies

Workers’ comp costs hit Illinois’ blue-collar industries

Government unions, your property tax bill and the power of giving

Rigged: How Illinois’ labor laws stack the deck against taxpayers

It’s Illinois’ birthday! Hey, wait … come back

Building fairness and opportunity: The effects of repealing Illinois’ prevailing wage law

Danville passes property tax and fee hikes to pay for pensions

What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how can it benefit Illinois students?

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students