During the 104th Illinois General Assembly, IFT got its way on 40% of bills it lobbied on.
Residents would face a host of increased costs under the city’s proposed 2027 budget.
Residents would face higher taxes and fees under his proposed budget.
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.
The $17.6 billion proposal relies primarily on hikes to close a projected $882.4 million Corporate Fund deficit.
Pension fund contributions grew more than $1.5 billion.
City voters can offer their opinion on building a permanent space for big events.
Policymakers can create conditions to help businesses and residents succeed.
But the state’s error rate is fifth-highest in the country, which could bring costly penalties.
Housing for sale in the state remains far below pre-pandemic levels.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said no to a sweetener, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker added $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities.
An advisory referendum asks whether residents support an income tax surcharge on millionaires.
Common metrics show Illinois’ congressional map is more skewed than a failed attempt in Missouri was.