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Fact check: Typical Illinoisan pays $2,288 more in property taxes under Pritzker

By Bryce Hill, Justin Carlson
08/24/2022
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s claim a rebate provides property tax relief doesn’t add up. Even after the rebate, homeowners will still have paid over $2,000 more in property taxes under Pritzker.

TAGS: JB Pritzker, property tax

‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ website ignores tax hike

By Patrick Andriesen
08/11/2022
The government union-backed website claims Amendment 1 would put more money in the pockets of working Illinoisans, but the change could only benefit the 7% who are government employees. All families would pay $2,149 more in property taxes.

TAGS: Amendment 1, property tax, unions, workers rights

Amendment 1 would lock sky-high property taxes into Illinois Constitution

01/18/2022
A change to the Illinois Constitution on the 2022 ballot would effectively transfer power over tax dollars from the people and their elected representatives to special interests. It would thwart any efforts to curb the nation’s second-highest property taxes.

TAGS: Amendment 1, Illinois Constitution, property tax

Survey: Illinois state, local taxes are highest in nation

03/10/2021
Illinois households pay nearly $9,500 on average in state and local taxes, which at 15% of their income is the nation’s highest. WalletHub finds gasoline taxes pushed Illinois to No. 1.

TAGS: gas tax, income tax, property tax, taxes

Peoria pensions causing police, fire layoffs as property tax hike sought

12/15/2020
Emergency services have been cut in Peoria because public pension costs are growing. Voters will be asked whether a property tax hike should fix the problem.

TAGS: firefighter pensions, Peoria, police pensions, property tax

Gas tax, property tax, ticket and fee hikes all part of Lightfoot budget

12/04/2020
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to raise revenue to close large revenue gaps partially brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

TAGS: budget, Chicago, gas tax, Lori Lightfoot, property tax, property taxes

How much would Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ affect your home value?

10/26/2020
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.

TAGS: fair tax, home values, income tax, JB Pritzker, property tax

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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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