How has COVID-19 affected Election Day?
How has COVID-19 affected Election Day?
Increased early voting, younger poll workers and masks are the trend amid the COVID-19 crisis
Frequently asked questions about voting in Illinois
Frequently asked questions about voting in Illinois
This is an unprecedented year for voting in Illinois, thanks to COVID-19 and new voting laws. Here are some of the most common questions.
Citizen’s guide to overseeing elections processes
Citizen’s guide to overseeing elections processes
Illinoisans can work elections through numerous positions from election judges to polling place technicians
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“Shutting down would absolutely close my business. SBA and PPP money helped, but if customers don’t come in and dine, we’ll close.”
Chicago’s traffic cameras to ticket drivers going 6 mph over speed limit
Chicago’s traffic cameras to ticket drivers going 6 mph over speed limit
The proposal comes a year after mayor pledged to provide relief to residents from regressive fees. She said the move is about safety, but Chicago is seeking cash.
Pritzker locks down more Illinois regions, again hitting struggling bars and restaurants
Pritzker locks down more Illinois regions, again hitting struggling bars and restaurants
A “conservative” estimate predicted 20% of Illinois restaurants would not survive COVID-19 closure orders, but predictions ranged as high as 85%. Some are fighting back.
Judge allows restaurant to stay open for indoor dining despite Pritzker’s executive order
Judge allows restaurant to stay open for indoor dining despite Pritzker’s executive order
A Kane County judge granted FoxFire’s request for a temporary restraining order against the governor’s recent COVID-19 executive orders banning indoor dining.
‘Fair tax’ is no fix for out-of-control Cook County property taxes
‘Fair tax’ is no fix for out-of-control Cook County property taxes
Cook County property taxes have grown at triple the rate of the cost of living. The “fair tax” backers promise it will bring property tax relief, but the evidence refutes their claim.
How much would Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ affect your home value?
How much would Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ affect your home value?
The progressive income tax amendment would carry a hidden cost of $1,800 a year in lost home value for 3.2 million homeowners if Illinois sees the same impact as Connecticut.
Typical Illinois family will likely see $244 increase in state, local tax burden with ‘fair tax’
Typical Illinois family will likely see $244 increase in state, local tax burden with ‘fair tax’
Increased property and sales taxes will likely offset all savings from progressive income tax scheme.
Madigan loses support of another Democrat in Illinois House
Madigan loses support of another Democrat in Illinois House
House Speaker Mike Madigan has now lost the support of eight Democrats in the House, with most seeking his immediate resignation, since he was implicated in a $1.3 million federal bribery scandal.
Kilbride takes $550K from Madigan despite vowing not to accept ‘one penny’ from speaker’s committees
Kilbride takes $550K from Madigan despite vowing not to accept ‘one penny’ from speaker’s committees
The Democratic Party of Illinois campaign committee, chaired by House Speaker Mike Madigan, recently contributed to Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride’s retention campaign. Kilbride had sworn he would take no Madigan money.
‘Fair tax’ ads falsely promise property tax relief that income tax hikes can’t deliver
‘Fair tax’ ads falsely promise property tax relief that income tax hikes can’t deliver
Every state without an income tax has lower property taxes than Illinois. The progressive tax amendment includes no property tax reforms, so there’s no guarantee property taxes won’t rise as income taxes rise.