A number of business owners have joined the over 2,400 who have signed our tax hike repeal petition and have stated their intention to leave Illinois or close their doors.
In one of my first media appearances following the tax increases, I noted that the Institute would immediately begin to work on repealing them. Some have wondered if this makes any sense ... Here are some reasons why it does.
Illinois already has a bad reputation as a place to do business and the new tax increase approved in Springfield is only going to make the situation worse, according to critics of the tax increase.
With the new additions, there are now 26 states participating in the Florida-based lawsuit.
It's no surprise the majority of Illinois residents are outraged at the new increase in business and income taxes. Now there are calls for lawmakers to repeal it, and some lawmakers are on board.
Rep. Jim Jordan proposes federal budget cuts which will save $2.5 Trillion over ten years
Chicago commuters often complain about traffic, with good reason.
The Illinois Policy Institute was asked to brief Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle's staff about systemic flaws uncovered during its ongoing investigation of the county's Adult Probation Department.
A new survey finds disturbing predictions about the future of health care from those most qualified to say, doctors.
Find the phone number you need to call your local radio station here.
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives took a bold first step on the journey to saving health care.
The Institute's Snow Squad is out canvassing the city to see how well Springfield is responding to the winter storm. Check here for updates throughout the day. We will post our final grade no later than 7:00PM.
The average Illinois household faces an increase of nearly $1,500 in its state income tax bill.
A look at the top quotes surrounding the controversial tax hike legislation.