As part of a large and growing property tax bill, Springfield area taxpayers have to bail out the Bank of Springfield Center.

House Bill 4237 seeks to get around Congress’ limitation of a federal deduction that benefits high-tax states, but residents would be better served by efforts to directly reduce state and local taxes in Illinois.

With pension debt straining city finances, local politicians have insisted on turning to its declining population for more tax revenue.

Single-family homeowners in Rock Island County pay an average property tax bill above $2,800, according to a new report.

Protecting taxpayers by ensuring they’re getting a state government they can afford? That’s friendly.