Solving Illinois’ people problem requires addressing the high cost of government, which makes the state far less attractive for people looking to plant roots.

TAGS: income tax, outmigration, pensions, population, property taxes, taxes

Multibillion-dollar tax hikes will only exacerbate Illinois’ weak economic activity

By Ted Dabrowski, Craig Lesner

04/13/2017

The latest report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability shows Illinois experienced falling tax collections, indicating trouble in the state economy. Spending reforms – not tax hikes – are what Illinois needs to right its fiscal ship and boost economic growth.

TAGS: budget, COGFA: Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, Dan McConchie, Kyle McCarter, Moody's Investor Service

In Quad Cities, Illinois shrinks while Iowa grows

By Michael Lucci

02/22/2017

The communities in the Quad Cities are nearly identical, but Illinoisans are fleeing to Iowa’s side from the Land of Lincoln’s side, showing just how severe Illinois’ out-migration crisis is.

TAGS: collective bargaining, outmigration, population, taxes

Illinois politicians’ remedy for state flirting with recession? Multibillion-dollar tax hikes

By Ted Dabrowski, Craig Lesner

02/08/2017

A new report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability shows Illinois has experienced falling tax collections, which may indicate trouble in the state economy; spending reforms – not tax hikes – are what Illinois needs to right its fiscal ship and boost economic growth.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, Christine Radogno, corporate income tax, income tax, John Cullerton, Medicaid, pensions, property taxes, sales tax, taxes

For many Illinoisans, the next recession is already here

By Austin Berg

01/31/2017

Illinois lost 11,000 manufacturing jobs in 2016.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing

Full text: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2017 State of the State Address

By illinoispolicy

01/25/2017

Delivered on Jan. 25, 2017.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, State of the State

Quad Cities

Report: Rock Island County property tax rate more than double the national average

Typical family in Rock Island County would see $513 tax hike under progressive tax proposal

Border war: In Quad Cities, Illinois shrinks as Iowa grows

Full text: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2018 State of the State Address

Like a good neighbor: Illinois sees record loss of people to nearby states

Multibillion-dollar tax hikes will only exacerbate Illinois’ weak economic activity

In Quad Cities, Illinois shrinks while Iowa grows

Illinois politicians’ remedy for state flirting with recession? Multibillion-dollar tax hikes

For many Illinoisans, the next recession is already here

Full text: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2017 State of the State Address

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

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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