Budget + Tax
Lower-tax states offer savings for NIL athletes
Ahead of March Madness, some of the highest-earning college basketball players will pay less in state income tax than they would in Illinois. March Madness is a reminder that college basketball players need to pay taxes on their name,…
Pritzker’s record budget proposal likely to grow before…
Almost all of Illinois’ final budgets under Pritzker have been larger than first proposed.…
Amid a proposed record budget, lawmakers should put…
Legislators should use fiscal notes to show taxpayers the economic impact of their…
J.B. Pritzker, Illinois’ affordability champion?
Illinois is one of the least affordable states in the nation. Blame high taxes, public…
Chicago property taxes jump — but unevenly
Some communities saw their bills rise 75% or more. The median property tax bill for…
Nearly $600 million in business tax proposals — a threat to Illinois
Pritzker wants $589 million in business-focused tax hikes. That would endanger Illinois’ long-term economic stability. Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants roughly $589 million in new taxes that primarily affect businesses to fund his proposed…
Pritzker proposes at least $250 million for affordable…
The money would be spread across several programs meant to create more units. Gov. J.B.…
Springfield proposals pushing income tax plan voters…
Illinois voters rejected a graduated income tax in 2020. State politicians are trying…
Illinois top ten for highest in-state tuition, new bill…
A new bill in Springfield would provide a roadmap to make higher education more affordable…
Pritzker’s $56 billion budget relies on $700 million in…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $56 billion budget proposal for 2027 relies in more than $700 million in…
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