Budget + Tax
Illinois taxpayers each owe $38,800 for state’s unpaid bills
Illinois taxpayers in 2024 owed an average of $38,800 each, ranking No. 3 in the U.S. Illinois earned an “F” for fiscal management. Illinois amassed the third-highest debt for each of its taxpayers at $38,800, earning an “F” grade for…
Chicago misses grocery tax deadline, saving shoppers…
Chicago missed the Oct. 1 deadline to extend the grocery tax. Grocery shoppers will save $40…
Chicago finds 39 ways to get $1.65B more to spend
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s task force outlined 39 ways to raise up to $1.65 billion to…
Pritzker blames Trump for cuts, but Illinois is high…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said state agencies need to trim 4%, blaming President Donald Trump and a…
Chicago’s push for new taxes
New taxes on Uber, automatic property tax hikes and higher liquor taxes are all being pushed…
Illinois sports betting taxes 5th highest in nation, highest in Midwest
Sports betting in Illinois comes with the fifth-highest taxes in the nation. Users on FanDuel, DraftKings or other sites had new fees start in September – just in time for the NFL regular season. Illinois is one of the most expensive…
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