Why Indiana’s population grows faster than Illinois’

By Michael Lucci

02/02/2016

Illinois’ weak jobs growth is driving more residents to other states on net than Illinois gains from other states, from natural growth in births or from international immigration.

TAGS: outmigration

What’s driving the Illinois exodus? Census data point to jobs, housing

By Austin Berg

01/19/2016

More than two-thirds of people moving far from their home state said employment or housing drove their decision.

TAGS: outmigration

Illinois losing 1 resident every 5 minutes to out-migration

By Michael Lucci

12/23/2015

Illinois has a stunning loss of 105,000 people to other states, causing population to shrink by 22,000.

TAGS: outmigration, U.S. Census Bureau

Illinois lost more population than any other state last year

By Mark Fitton

12/23/2015

Of the 50 states, Illinois was the top population loser.

TAGS: outmigration

Growing out of control: Property taxes put increasing burden on Illinois taxpayers

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner

12/17/2015

Property taxes are the single largest tax in Illinois, burdening residents far more than either income or sales taxes. Illinoisans already know they pay high property taxes. But what is not as well known is that property taxes are outpacing residents’ ability to pay for them. Over the past 50 years, whether measured in comparison...

What’s wrong with Illinois’ economy?

By Michael Lucci

12/13/2015

Madigan’s economic record is one of failure, and the best he can say in his defense is that trying a new path would somehow make things worse.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, unemployment, workers compensation

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 taxes are not low when entire picture is seen

By Michael Lucci

11/03/2015

In her recent opinion piece, Innovation Illinois’ Elizabeth Austin misrepresented the facts in order to claim Illinoisans don’t pay high taxes: “My View: Illinois OK when right tax info is compared.” As the state budget battle wages on, it’s important for taxpayers to be armed with accurate information. Austin claimed that so far in the...

TAGS: progressive income tax, taxes

Illinois lost 1 resident every 7 minutes in 2013

By Michael Lucci

10/08/2015

Newly released IRS data show Illinois lost on net over 81,000 taxpayers and their dependents, and $4.1 billion of annual taxable income to other states in 2013.

TAGS: IRS: Internal Revenue Service, outmigration

Illinois lost 1 resident and $50,000 in taxable income every 7 minutes in 2013

By Michael Lucci

10/08/2015

Newly released IRS data show Illinois lost on net over 81,000 taxpayers and their dependents, and $4.1 billion of annual taxable income to other states in 2013.

United States Census Bureau

Why Indiana’s population grows faster than Illinois’

What’s driving the Illinois exodus? Census data point to jobs, housing

Illinois losing 1 resident every 5 minutes to out-migration

Illinois lost more population than any other state last year

Growing out of control: Property taxes put increasing burden on Illinois taxpayers

What’s wrong with Illinois’ economy?

Busting the myth that Chicago taxes are low

Illinois taxes are not low when entire picture is seen

Illinois lost 1 resident every 7 minutes in 2013

Illinois lost 1 resident and $50,000 in taxable income every 7 minutes in 2013

What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how can it benefit 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