Illinois’ 2nd-highest gas taxes drive motorists, business across state lines

By Patrick Andriesen

04/19/2022

Drivers save 45 cents a gallon on gas by filling up at a station across the state line in Missouri, thanks to Illinois boosting gas taxes to No. 2 in the U.S. Gas station owners said Illinois drivers are filling up in other states.

TAGS: gas tax, JB Pritzker

New Illinois law forces gas stations to campaign for Pritzker

By Brad Weisenstein

04/19/2022

The content of the signs isn’t quite as important as the message being delivered to Illinois’ gas station owners: “Push our campaign agenda, or we’ll treat you like a criminal and fine you $500 per day.”

TAGS: gas tax, JB Pritzker

Illinois’ state, local tax burden highest in Midwest after 2nd-largest increase in U.S.

By Bryce Hill

04/11/2022

The effective state and local tax burden in Illinois has risen from 11.2% in 2019 to 12.9% in 2022. It is now the nation’s seventh highest.

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After two years of COVID-19, Illinois jobs growth seriously lags nation

By Bryce Hill

03/17/2022

Employment in nearly all of Illinois’ major industries are still lagging other states two years after the initial COVID-19 shutdowns rocked the economy.

Illinois last in Midwest to lift statewide mask mandate

By Patrick Andriesen

02/14/2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker will end the statewide indoor mask mandate for most Illinoisans Feb. 28, joining the 39 other states who have already lifted COVID-19 restrictions on residents. Illinois will be the only state in the Midwest still mandating masks in schools at the state level.

TAGS: JB Pritzker, mask mandate

Pritzker proposes gas tax freeze after doubling gas tax

By Patrick Andriesen

02/07/2022

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a delay in the automatic state gas tax hikes he ushered in when he doubled the tax. The election-year temporary relief should become a permanent repeal.

Illinois Forward 2023: Only pension, budget reform can save taxpayers when federal aid ends

01/30/2022

Published Jan. 30, 2022

Illinois 1 of 7 states to see residents move out faster in 2021

By Bryce Hill

01/14/2022

Illinoisans fled at a record pace in 2021. The state lost 122,460 residents on net because of moves to other states.

TAGS: Illinois, outmigration, population

Illinois considers local gas taxes atop doubled state gas tax

By Dylan Sharkey

01/14/2022

Illinois has the second-highest gas taxes in the nation, but a new bill would let cities add a local gas tax on top of the state and federal taxes and fees. Illinois doubled its gasoline tax in 2019, part of $5.2 billion in new taxpayer costs since Gov. J.B. Pritzker took office.

TAGS: gas tax, Illinois

Classrooms First: District consolidation can improve Illinois’ education outcomes while saving taxpayers money

By Adam Schuster

08/24/2021

Classrooms First Act would benefit virtually all Illinoisans including teachers, parents and students.

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Illinois’ 2nd-highest gas taxes drive motorists, business across state lines

New Illinois law forces gas stations to campaign for Pritzker

Illinois’ state, local tax burden highest in Midwest after 2nd-largest increase in U.S.

After two years of COVID-19, Illinois jobs growth seriously lags nation

Illinois last in Midwest to lift statewide mask mandate

Pritzker proposes gas tax freeze after doubling gas tax

Illinois Forward 2023: Only pension, budget reform can save taxpayers when federal aid ends

Illinois 1 of 7 states to see residents move out faster in 2021

Illinois considers local gas taxes atop doubled state gas tax

Classrooms First: District consolidation can improve Illinois’ education outcomes while saving taxpayers money

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

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