Paul Vallas: Chicagoans will pay for Brandon Johnson’s ‘tax the rich’ agenda
Paul Vallas: Chicagoans will pay for Brandon Johnson’s ‘tax the rich’ agenda
Residents would face higher taxes and fees under his proposed budget.
LaSalle County board votes to end private tax sales
LaSalle County board votes to end private tax sales
The county also estimates it could be liable for as much as $4 million in surplus equity owed to former owners who lost their properties.
Johnson proposes record budget for Chicago with $427 million in higher taxes and fees and $231 million in one-time revenues
Johnson proposes record budget for Chicago with $427 million in higher taxes and fees and $231 million in one-time revenues
The $17.6 billion proposal relies primarily on hikes to close a projected $882.4 million Corporate Fund deficit.
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Chicago spending up $4 billion since 2019, mainly for pensions, personnel
Chicago spending up $4 billion since 2019, mainly for pensions, personnel
Pension fund contributions grew more than $1.5 billion.
Should Chicago have a new venue for festivals and concerts?
Should Chicago have a new venue for festivals and concerts?
City voters can offer their opinion on building a permanent space for big events.
Violent crime can hurt job opportunities in high-poverty neighborhoods
Violent crime can hurt job opportunities in high-poverty neighborhoods
Policymakers can create conditions to help businesses and residents succeed.
Illinois SNAP enrollment falls to another 13-year low
Illinois SNAP enrollment falls to another 13-year low
But the state’s error rate is fifth-highest in the country, which could bring costly penalties.
A cap on minimum lot sizes could help Illinois housing affordability
A cap on minimum lot sizes could help Illinois housing affordability
Housing for sale in the state remains far below pre-pandemic levels.
California vs. Illinois: Who’s more reckless with pensions?
California vs. Illinois: Who’s more reckless with pensions?
Gov. Gavin Newsom said no to a sweetener, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker added $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities.
Cook County to vote on non-binding ‘millionaires tax’ question
Cook County to vote on non-binding ‘millionaires tax’ question
An advisory referendum asks whether residents support an income tax surcharge on millionaires.
Illinois gerrymandering more extreme than Missouri map rejected by Supreme Court
Illinois gerrymandering more extreme than Missouri map rejected by Supreme Court
Common metrics show Illinois’ congressional map is more skewed than a failed attempt in Missouri was.
Illinois tax burden up $85.6 billion under Pritzker as he enacts 63 tax and fee hikes
Illinois tax burden up $85.6 billion under Pritzker as he enacts 63 tax and fee hikes
The past six fiscal years represent the six highest state tax burdens in Illinois in over 30 years.