Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker claims his progressive income tax will only affect the rich. But using the rates of states he wants to use as models, middle-income Illinoisans would see significant tax hikes.

While progressive tax proponents champion their “tax on the rich,” middle-income families in Libertyville would see a massive tax hike under the income tax models praised by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

While progressive tax proponents champion their “tax on the rich,” middle-income families in Lake County – home to the state’s highest property taxes – could see a big tax hike under income tax models praised by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.