Kiss-off: Too many Illinoisans breaking up with the state

By Vincent Caruso

02/14/2019

Every relationship comes with its sacrifices. But for an alarming number of Illinoisans, parting ways with Illinois is how they choose to get on with their lives.

TAGS: jobs, outmigration, property taxes, spending, spending cap, taxes

If Illinois hikes gas tax, expect more drivers to buy across state lines

By Brad Weisenstein

01/14/2019

Illinois already taxes 20 cents more per gallon of gasoline than Missouri. If state lawmakers add another 30 cents per gallon, expect an exodus of southwestern Illinois drivers buying gas and more in St. Louis.

TAGS: gas tax, property taxes, St. Clair County

Proposal would make Illinois gas tax burden the highest in the nation

By Vincent Caruso

01/04/2019

Springfield is facing mounting pressure to enact a massive state gas tax hike. One proposal would make the average motorist pay as much as $200 per year in additional taxes on gas.

TAGS: capital project, gas tax, Rahm Emanuel, taxes

Illinois law allows law enforcement to take custody of mistreated pets

12/23/2018

Local law enforcement will can take temporary custody of pets left in life-threatening weather conditions.

TAGS: Humane Care for Animals Act

Tax hikes vs. reform: Why Illinois must amend its constitution to fix the pension crisis

By Adam Schuster

08/24/2018

Reforming future benefit growth via a constitutional amendment is the only way to ensure the retirement security of government workers, protect taxpayer budgets and fulfill the needs of Illinoisans reliant on core services.

New Bloomington city manager to outearn 49 U.S. governors

07/03/2018

Decatur City’s city manager is on his way to take the same post in Bloomington, and with it a raise that will push his income above 49 of the nation’s 50 governors.

TAGS: Bloomington, budget, Decatur, taxes

Bad budgeting basics: How Illinois’ budget process hurts taxpayers

By Adam Schuster

06/14/2018

It is time to give taxpayers and businesses the certainty they need to plan a long-term future in the state.

Election season in the land of shrinkin’

By Austin Berg

03/22/2018

Getting Illinois to grow again starts with getting those who remain to believe it’s possible. And even more, to believe it’s a state worth saving.

TAGS: income tax, outmigration, progressive income tax, taxes

More than 80 percent of Illinois counties saw population loss in 2017

By Bryce Hill, Austin Berg

03/22/2018

As outmigration fuels population decline throughout the state, Cook County saw the largest numeric population loss of any county in the nation.

TAGS: collar counties, Cook County, outmigration, U.S. Census Bureau

Lake Forest city manager outearns all 50 state governors

By Vincent Caruso

03/19/2018

In Illinois, hundreds of municipal workers earn more than every state governor. The city manager of Lake Forest is the second-highest paid city manager in the state.

TAGS: property taxes, salaries, spending

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Kiss-off: Too many Illinoisans breaking up with the state

If Illinois hikes gas tax, expect more drivers to buy across state lines

Proposal would make Illinois gas tax burden the highest in the nation

Illinois law allows law enforcement to take custody of mistreated pets

Tax hikes vs. reform: Why Illinois must amend its constitution to fix the pension crisis

New Bloomington city manager to outearn 49 U.S. governors

Bad budgeting basics: How Illinois’ budget process hurts taxpayers

Election season in the land of shrinkin’

More than 80 percent of Illinois counties saw population loss in 2017

Lake Forest city manager outearns all 50 state governors

Pathway to a Profession: How Apprenticeships Could Reshape Illinois’ Beauty Service Industry

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students