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Candy crush: Illinois slaps sales tax on Snickers, but not Twix

By Travis Nix
06/25/2018
State lawmakers should reform Illinois’ overly complicated sales taxes and other anti-business taxes, which violate guiding principles of sound tax policy.

TAGS: Chicago, franchise tax, plastic bags, sales tax, soda tax, taxes

U.S. Supreme Court decision opens door for repeal of obscure Illinois tax

By Travis Nix
06/23/2018
Illinois is expected to raise an additional $200 million in sales tax revenue due to changes in the new state budget and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc. Lawmakers should offset this expansion of the sales tax by ending a $200 million harmful tax on business investment.

TAGS: franchise tax, sales tax, taxes, U.S. Supreme Court

Illinois tax code punishes entrepreneurs

By Michael Lucci
07/25/2016
Uniquely burdensome taxes and fees make Illinois unfriendly to entrepreneurs, and drive businesses and families out of state.

TAGS: death tax, estate tax, franchise tax, LLC fees

Illinois budget deal should include eliminating outdated corporate franchise tax

By Michael Lucci
05/19/2016
The franchise tax is complicated and confusing, and compliance wastes the time and economic resources of Illinois’ businesses.

TAGS: franchise tax, jobs, small business

Repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders

By Michael Lucci
03/30/2015
State lawmakers from both parties are advancing legislation to repeal three of Illinois’ most costly and misguided policies.

TAGS: death tax, Ed Sullivan, franchise tax, LLC fees, regulations

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A city charter could bring order to Chicago’s dysfunction. How can it get one?


A city charter would put much-needed guardrails on the Chicago government. Here’s what needs to happen to get one.

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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06/19/2014
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CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students

By Ted Dabrowski
05/02/2016

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