Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers agree that when taxes are too high, not even a casino in the heart of Chicago can make money.

In more than half of progressive tax states, the middle class pays the maximum state income tax rate.

Lawmakers made no serious attempt to balance the new budget, instead counting on a federal bailout.

Lawmakers made no serious attempt to balance the new budget, instead counting on a federal bailout. They accepted an $1,800 raise for themselves, while only making significant cuts to education.