7 Illinois properties rank among nation’s top 100 property tax bills

By Brendan Bakala

05/23/2017

Though most of the top 100 property tax bills came from New York, the state with the second most entries was Illinois. The 13th highest bill in the country belonged to Exelon’s nuclear generating station in Byron, Illinois, totaling $36.5 million in 2016.

TAGS: property taxes

Illinois homeowners need relief, but don’t be duped by fake property tax reform

By Austin Berg

05/06/2017

Effective property tax reform must rein in the government costs that drive up taxes.

TAGS: Michelle Mussman, outmigration, property taxes, taxes

‘Obama holiday’ bill fails, saving Illinois taxpayers nearly $20M

03/22/2017

Proposed legislation to commemorate former President Barack Obama’s birthday as a state holiday in Illinois would have cost taxpayers nearly $20 million in state personnel expenses and lost productivity.

TAGS: Barack Obama, Deb Conroy, Fred Crespo, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, Illinois House of Representatives, Martin Moylan, Michelle Mussman, Stephanie Kifowit, Sue Scherer

The Illinoisans who vote for Madigan

By Austin Berg

10/07/2016

Just as Illinoisans elect state representatives, state representatives elect the speaker of the House every two years. To become the speaker, Madigan just needs a majority vote.

TAGS: ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, Mike Madigan

Illinois employers announce 1,300 layoffs in May

06/07/2016

The most recent Illinois WARN report shows 1,300 mass layoffs in May, including 513 layoffs in the manufacturing sector, up from 450 large-scale layoffs and six manufacturing layoffs in April.

TAGS: WARN

Busting the myth that Chicago taxes are low

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner

11/15/2015

An analysis of Chicago’s taxation and revenue in perspective

Illinois Corruption Watch: October 2015

11/04/2015

October saw a former Chicago Public Schools CEO plead guilty to wire fraud and several other instances of criminal charges and civil lawsuits against public officials, as well as crony deals between businesses and government.

TAGS: corruption

Corruption Watch: April 2015

By Shawn Tonge

05/08/2015

April saw two major players in Illinois education ensnared in charges of cronyism, among more than 60 other corruption-related stories.

TAGS: good government

WARN report: Taxpayers foot the bill for layoffs

By Austin Berg

05/07/2015

Nearly a third of Illinois layoffs reported in April came from a taxpayer-subsidized move.

TAGS: jobs

Illinois employers warn of 900 layoffs

By Austin Berg

11/08/2014

Exactly 900 more Illinoisans can expect to be laid off in coming months, according to notices filed with the state.

TAGS: jobs

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7 Illinois properties rank among nation’s top 100 property tax bills

Illinois homeowners need relief, but don’t be duped by fake property tax reform

‘Obama holiday’ bill fails, saving Illinois taxpayers nearly $20M

The Illinoisans who vote for Madigan

Illinois employers announce 1,300 layoffs in May

Busting the myth that Chicago taxes are low

Illinois Corruption Watch: October 2015

Corruption Watch: April 2015

WARN report: Taxpayers foot the bill for layoffs

Illinois employers warn of 900 layoffs

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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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