From Illinois Policy March 2017
Illinois taxpayers have paid $9.2 billion for the state’s Medicaid expansion, slightly more than double what politicians initially projected.
Between 2014 and 2016, Illinois’ Medicaid expansion cost $4.6 billion more than its supporters had forecasted, crowding...
From Illinois Policy March 2017
A new proposal from state Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Chicago Heights, would tax internet streaming services in Illinois, much like the potentially illegal internet streaming tax implemented in Chicago.
Following efforts to raise the income tax and...
The Illinois Senate’s “grand bargain” threatens Illinoisans with billions in tax hikes because it does virtually nothing to reform how government spends taxpayer money.
But there is a lot to reform, especially in public-sector contracts and the perks they contain.
Take...
From Illinois Policy By John Tillman
Illinois has been without a state budget for almost two years. I talk every week with state lawmakers, and many of them feel worn down. Unfortunately, many no longer care what’s in the budget....
On Friday (March 3rd), Dan & Amy discussed the latest exclusive regional report on Illinois property taxes from Dan's community newspapers (NorthCookNews.com). The region examined this time: Northwest Suburban Cook County. The question, will you revolt in favor of a better property tax...
Vote!!! Your property value and monthly budget may be at risk
By Steve Balich March 21, 2017
It is Very important to vote in local elections because local boards have the most impact on your property taxes. http://willcountynews.com/2016/03/18/americans-for-prosperity-illinois-continues-fighting-higher-property-taxes/
As property tax increases...
The Illinois Senate’s “grand bargain” budget plan is no more than a taxpayer bailout of Springfield’s failures.
Politicians have made a mess of Illinois for decades, and rather than pass the spending reforms that would fix the state’s problems, those politicians...
Useless committees provide political pay raises for state lawmakers From Illinois Policy
How do you reward members for their vote to re-elect you Speaker? Create new committees and dole out bonuses.
Buried in the House rules lawmakers passed in January are...
Forgotten Illinois: Newton and the reality of America’s heartland
written by Joe Kaiser | photography by Austin Berg From Illinois Policy
Members of the Newton, Ill., Rotary Club meet for lunch every Tuesday at noon in a backroom of Parklanes,...
Civic Fed proposal hits Illinois taxpayers with $51 billion in tax hikes From Illinois Policy February 2017
The Civic Federation’s budget plan repeats old mistakes with multibillion-dollar tax hikes and no serious, structural reform.
The Civic Federation, a research organization that...
