Many Illinois municipalities will vote on property taxes Nov. 3
Many Illinois municipalities will vote on property taxes Nov. 3
Property taxes are on the ballot in Madison, Winnebago and Champaign counties.
Pritzker’s final ‘fair tax’ plea to voters
Pritzker’s final ‘fair tax’ plea to voters
Illinois politicians do not have a great track record when it comes to keeping promises to taxpayers.
Illinois’ Halloween Hangover
Illinois’ Halloween Hangover
Illinois retirees would pay $2,482 in state income taxes if “fair tax” targets them
Illinois retirees would pay $2,482 in state income taxes if “fair tax” targets them
Members of Pritzker’s administration, advisors and lawmakers have suggested a progressive income tax should tax retirement income in Illinois.
Illinois spent $4.18 million nudging voters who did not request mail-in ballots
Illinois spent $4.18 million nudging voters who did not request mail-in ballots
When Illinois state lawmakers wrote the mail-in voting law, they decided voters who did not seek a mail-in ballot should receive a letter from the state, and then another.
Pritzker reacts to warning about closed polling places, vows COVID-19 won’t close them
Pritzker reacts to warning about closed polling places, vows COVID-19 won’t close them
Executive orders could impact the election and are impacting Illinois restaurants and bars. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is being asked for some assurances and the data behind his science.
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
Argie Karafotias: Golden Brunch
Argie Karafotias: Golden Brunch
“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.