Illinois’ comeback story starts here.
“Higher property taxes from Amendment 1 would mean I’m gonna have to leave Illinois because I can’t afford to stay here."
"Running a business can be stressful at times, but I do it because I absolutely love offering job opportunities.”
"More taxes just means more businesses shut down. What’s really horrible is it really affects small businesses, not the big ones.”
“With inflation out of control and the current state of Illinois debt liabilities, this amendment would be devastating to not only my family but any family."
“The city needs to just find another way to raise money besides nickel-and-diming safe drivers.”
"Inflation has definitely been our biggest challenge for the last 18 months or so. Prices have been going up on everything."
"The high taxes here hurt lower- and middle-income families and small businesses.”
"I gladly signed on as a plaintiff against Amendment 1 to stop this union power grab before things get any worse.”
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