Pritzker’s budget has $600 million in business tax proposals

By Ravi Mishra

03/05/2026

Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants $589 million in business-focused tax hikes. That would endanger Illinois’ long-term economic stability.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Judge rules Cook County tax sale illegal; lawmakers yet to act

By LyLena Estabine

12/16/2025

A federal judge ruled Cook County is illegally settling minor property tax debts by seizing the full value of properties. Illinois law still allows the practice.

$3.3B in road funds sit idle, yet Illinois drivers face record-high gas taxes

By Ravi Mishra

09/16/2025

If Illinois state lawmakers are not going to spend the $3.3 billion sitting in the state’s road fund, drivers should get a break from the taxes going into it. Illinois gasoline taxes are No. 2 in the U.S.

Illinois law still says unpaid property taxes can rob you of home equity

By Cameron Jasper, LyLena Estabine

08/12/2025

Across Illinois, homeowners are losing their homes and all their equity over minor tax debts, with private investors reaping the profits. Illinois is one of the remaining states hasn’t reformed this unconstitutional practice.

Illinois forms businesses at one of lowest rates in Midwest

By Bryce Hill

08/12/2025

Despite leading the region in businesses applying to open, Illinois’ combative business climate results in few business actually starting.

Illinois moves over $300M out of road fund as infrastructure crumbles

By Ravi Mishra

07/02/2025

Illinois’ latest budget diverts millions in infrastructure funds to cover structural budget deficits despite substandard road conditions.

Group pushes tax on Amazon deliveries, digital ads in final budget talks

By Ravi Mishra

05/30/2025

With the budget facing a potential $1.2 billion deficit, some ideas on the table include taxing deliveries from companies such as Amazon and digital ads.

Illinois’ corporate tax already too high, but Springfield pushes for more

By Ravi Mishra

05/28/2025

If Illinois state lawmakers follow the Chicago Teachers Union’s push for a 7.92% base corporate tax rate, it can severely hurt Illinois’ competitiveness. Job creators do not need another reason to abandon Illinois.

TAGS: ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, jobs, taxes

High school financial literacy course can reduce Illinois poverty

By Chris Coffey

05/15/2025

Research shows financial literacy boosts economic opportunity. The success of the University of Chicago’s FinEDge program shows it should be expanded.

Chicago Teachers Union pushes $7.3B in taxes on Illinoisans

By Patrick Andriesen

04/30/2025

The Chicago Teachers Union and its partners are pushing nine new or higher taxes that could end up costing Illinoisans $7.3 billion more starting July 1. Their scheme to fill a proposed state budget deficit is likely to backfire and shrink the tax base.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

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Pritzker’s budget has $600 million in business tax proposals

Judge rules Cook County tax sale illegal; lawmakers yet to act

$3.3B in road funds sit idle, yet Illinois drivers face record-high gas taxes

Illinois law still says unpaid property taxes can rob you of home equity

Illinois forms businesses at one of lowest rates in Midwest

Illinois moves over $300M out of road fund as infrastructure crumbles

Group pushes tax on Amazon deliveries, digital ads in final budget talks

Illinois’ corporate tax already too high, but Springfield pushes for more

High school financial literacy course can reduce Illinois poverty

Chicago Teachers Union pushes $7.3B in taxes on Illinoisans

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