Illinois red-light cameras have collected more than $1B from drivers since 2008

By Austin Berg

10/14/2019

Red-light cameras are taking more and more money from Illinois motorists. But dubious safety benefits, a cloud of corruption and a bipartisan bill in Springfield may combine to take them off the streets.

Federal raids intersect with 4 connected to controversial red-light camera company

By Vincent Caruso

10/10/2019

Federal raids on the home and offices of state Sen. Martin Sandoval were followed by raids on several suburban village offices in his senate district. Sandoval and at least three others being investigated are connected to a red-light camera company, which has denied wrongdoing.

TAGS: corruption, Lyons, Martin Sandoval, McCook, red light cameras, SafeSpeed

Illinois House votes to put Pritzker’s progressive income tax amendment on 2020 ballot

By Vincent Caruso

05/27/2019

An amendment that would allow lawmakers to scrap Illinois’ constitutionally protected flat income tax and replace it with graduated tax rates will appear as a referendum question on voters’ 2020 ballots.

TAGS: fair tax, graduated income tax, income tax, JB Pritzker, progressive income tax, Robert Martwick

Illinois House committee passes progressive income tax rates without public notice

By Bryce Hill, Austin Berg

05/25/2019

In a party-line vote that even fellow lawmakers were unaware of, Illinois House Democrats passed out of committee a progressive income tax rate structure that would take effect should Gov. J.B. Pritzker succeed in scrapping Illinois’ constitutional flat income tax protection.

TAGS: corporate income tax, fair tax, graduated income tax, income tax, JB Pritzker, Margo McDermed, Michael Zalewski, progressive income tax, taxes

House committee approves Pritzker progressive tax amendment

By Vincent Caruso

05/20/2019

The Illinois House Revenue & Finance Committee approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would scrap taxpayers’ sole protection against endless income tax hikes.

TAGS: fair tax, JB Pritzker, progressive income tax, taxes

Bipartisan township consolidation bill heads to Pritzker’s desk

05/17/2019

Former Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a bill that would have made it easier for McHenry County residents to consolidate their townships. Renewed bipartisan support has sent it back to the governor’s desk, now occupied by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

TAGS: consolidation, local government consolidation, property taxes, taxes

Pritzker takes 1 step forward, 2 steps back on tax hike push

By Austin Berg

05/09/2019

With taxpayer opposition intensifying, the governor’s vision for a $3.4 billion progressive income tax hike is slipping away.

TAGS: fair tax, income tax, JB Pritzker, progressive income tax, taxes

50 Illinois leaders unite in opposition to progressive income tax

By Vincent Caruso

05/09/2019

Civic leaders across the state have signed onto an open letter declaring their opposition to a progressive income tax, as momentum continues to build against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature proposal.

TAGS: fair tax, income tax, JB Pritzker, Jonathan Carroll, progressive income tax, Sam Yingling, taxes

Illinois Senate passes bill barring pension double-dipping for local politicians

04/29/2019

Illinois is home to the nation’s worst pension problem. A bill aimed at double-dipping by local politicians could make it better as Illinois pursues a pension system overhaul.

TAGS: Laura Murphy, municipal pensions, pension guarantee, pensions, Terry Link

Craft liquor may catch on quicker if Illinois changes law

04/15/2019

Illinois House passes bill to open up opportunities for the craft distillery industry, freeing entrepreneurs to grow to meet growing demand.

TAGS: jobs, Jonathan Carroll, Liquor Control Act, Michael Zalewski, Tom Demmer

Jonathan Carroll

Illinois red-light cameras have collected more than $1B from drivers since 2008

Federal raids intersect with 4 connected to controversial red-light camera company

Illinois House votes to put Pritzker’s progressive income tax amendment on 2020 ballot

Illinois House committee passes progressive income tax rates without public notice

House committee approves Pritzker progressive tax amendment

Bipartisan township consolidation bill heads to Pritzker’s desk

Pritzker takes 1 step forward, 2 steps back on tax hike push

50 Illinois leaders unite in opposition to progressive income tax

Illinois Senate passes bill barring pension double-dipping for local politicians

Craft liquor may catch on quicker if Illinois changes law

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