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Property tax hikes wipe out Pritzker’s tax relief promise – A.P.
April 2, 2019
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Illinois voters could eliminate townships that share city limits under bills – IL Policy
April 2, 2019
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The Rising Black Left Movement Behind Chicago’s Historic Elections – The Nation
April 2, 2019
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No matter who becomes mayor, the landscape of Chicago politics has shifted radically.
If You Thought It Couldn’t Get Any Worse For Chicago… ZeroHedge
April 2, 2019
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Republican lawmaker apologizes for comments on House floor – INN
April 2, 2019
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Under threat of closure, Illinois lawmakers try to save private school scholarship program – INN
April 2, 2019
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Pritzker releases contradicting numbers on $3.4B tax hike – IL Policy
April 2, 2019
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U of I Flash Index up in March
April 2, 2019
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The reading indicates that the Illinois economy continues in the moderate growth pattern that it has maintained over the last year. A Flash Index reading above 100 indicates the economy is growing while readings below 100 indicate economic contraction.
Fewer Illinoisan enroll in Obamacare as costs increase, penalties disappear – INN
April 2, 2019
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Chicago wants change. But how much? – Crain’s
April 2, 2019
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Lightfoot holds a commanding lead for mayor, but how much change, and how far to the political left—applies to the 15 aldermanic runoff races on Tuesday’s ballot.
Progressive tax could bring more volatility to Illinois budget – INN
April 2, 2019
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In wake of Chicago charter strikes, a movement to advance ‘sanctuary schools’ – Chicago Reporter
April 2, 2019
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Pritzker’s progressive tax push: A guide for the ordinary Illinoisan – Wirepoints Special Report
April 2, 2019
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If you’re an ordinary Illinoisan, you may be tempted to support Gov. Pritzker’s plan to change Illinois’ flat tax structure to a progressive one. He’s promising to lower your taxes if you’ll support the switch. You should reject his offer. Simply put, the governor’s progressive tax numbers aren’t credible, nor is his offer of tax breaks for the middle class. Illinoisans might think they’ll get a deal, but in reality, they’re setting themselves up to take a hit.
“Whoever becomes Chicago’s next mayor will face a host of financial crises” – Ted on The Chicago Way with John Kass
April 2, 2019
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Talking about the Jussie Smollett scandal and having broader discussions about racial and identity politics in Chicago is important, but it’s distracting from an even more pressing problem: The Windy City’s impossible financial math.
CTU-backed bill would cancel some Chicago school reforms – Quicktake
April 2, 2019
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Yes, Chicago Teachers Union, whatever you’d like.
Illinois Supreme Court dissent says balanced budget mandate should be considered – Herald & Review
April 2, 2019
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Our own story about this decision is linked here.
Pritzker Unconcerned With Tax-Study’s Lower Revenue Estimate – A.P.
April 2, 2019
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Comment: The real point is being missed. Whether Pritzker’s new taxes would raise $3.1 billion of $3.4 billion matters little. Either way, it would barely dent our problems. The entire amount could be dumped into pensions and they would not be fixed.
When $30,000 property taxes hit a little harder – CNN Business
April 2, 2019
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“If they work in big pharma and they are based in the Chicago area, they may say, ‘I’m going to work in the home office in Minneapolis where the taxes aren’t so high,'” says Cohen.
Some Republicans offer ideas to reduce state spending in response to challenge – INN
April 2, 2019
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