Moving company ranks Illinois 2nd in nation for outbound moves

01/07/2019

Outbound movers cited lack of jobs as most common reason for leaving Illinois in 2018. Most of those who left earned at least $100,000.

TAGS: employment, income tax, jobs, outmigration, progressive income tax, property taxes, taxes, United Van Lines

Christmas wish list: 12 gifts for Illinois taxpayers in 2019

By Vincent Caruso

12/19/2018

In 2018, Springfield handed Illinoisans more of the same repackaged policy failures. Lawmakers in the coming year should tape to their desks this wish list of taxpayer-friendly reforms.

TAGS: balanced budget requirement, criminal justice reform, education, graduated income tax, income tax, pensions, prison reform, progressive income tax, property taxes, school choice, school district consolidation, sentencing reform, spending cap, U.S. Census Bureau

Rock Island County hikes property taxes by nearly 12 percent

By Janelle Cammenga

12/05/2018

County board members narrowly voted to hike the county’s property tax levy by nearly 12 percent to make up for a $500,000 shortfall.

TAGS: property taxes, Rock Island County, taxes

Geneseo hikes property taxes by 10 percent to pay for pensions

By Janelle Cammenga

11/30/2018

The city of Geneseo hiked its property tax levy by nearly 10 percent to pay for police pensions.

TAGS: Geneseo, municipal pensions, pension guarantee, pensions, property taxes, taxes

Norridge hikes property taxes by more than 35 percent to pay for pensions

By Vincent Caruso

11/27/2018

Pressured by police pension costs, Norridge trustees voted to hike the village’s property tax levy by more than 35 percent.

TAGS: municipal pensions, Norridge, Norridge-Harwood Heights, pension guarantee, pensions, property taxes, taxes

This Thanksgiving, food stamps will buy nearly 14 percent of Illinoisans’ meals

11/21/2018

Food stamp participation has seen an encouraging decrease, but lagging economic growth leaves Illinois ranked highest among neighboring states in SNAP enrollment.

TAGS: food stamps, SNAP, unemployment

Senate overrides Rauner veto on bill proposing new car-sharing taxes, regulations

By Vincent Caruso

11/15/2018

Senate lawmakers overrode Gov. Rauner’s veto of a lobbyist-backed bill aiming to sideswipe car-sharing startups with new taxes and regulations. The bill returns to the House.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, carsharing, Getaround, Illinois Senate, Pam Althoff, Turo

Voters want Springfield to shed a little government

By Janelle Cammenga

11/07/2018

Voters said they don’t need a township on top of Springfield city government, but unless Sangamon County leaders act there will be no tax savings.

TAGS: consolidation, local government consolidation, property taxes, Springfield, taxes, townships

How to make an extra $3 billion, the Illinois way

By Austin Berg

10/25/2018

AFSCME – the largest government worker union in the state – may pull off one of the most insulting waiting games in state history. The payoff? More than $3 billion, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, Bruce Rauner, collective bargaining, income tax, state worker pay, taxes

Who votes for Mike Madigan?

By Austin Berg

10/11/2018

The speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives remains a key campaign issue despite national headlines.

TAGS: House Speaker, Illinois House of Representatives, Mike Madigan

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Moving company ranks Illinois 2nd in nation for outbound moves

Christmas wish list: 12 gifts for Illinois taxpayers in 2019

Rock Island County hikes property taxes by nearly 12 percent

Geneseo hikes property taxes by 10 percent to pay for pensions

Norridge hikes property taxes by more than 35 percent to pay for pensions

This Thanksgiving, food stamps will buy nearly 14 percent of Illinoisans’ meals

Senate overrides Rauner veto on bill proposing new car-sharing taxes, regulations

Voters want Springfield to shed a little government

How to make an extra $3 billion, the Illinois way

Who votes for Mike Madigan?

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