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The Illinois Constitution says the state can only have a flat income tax rate.An attempt to change that failed this spring.So, too, have efforts to reach…
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An attempt to add a surtax on Illinois millionaires failed in the Illinois House today.House Speaker and Democrat Michael Madigan has backed the idea that…
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As Illinois lawmakers grapple with a budget shortfall, a measure to impose a tax on millionaires' income stalled.Adding a surcharge to income over a…
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A non-binding referendum on a so-called millionaires' tax got support from about 64 percent of Illinois voters during the last election. Now, state…
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When Gov. Bruce Rauner pledged to increase school funding by $300 million, educators seemed unimpressed.They’re more excited about House Speaker Michael…
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There are three statewide referenda on the ballot today in Illinois.One asks if the Illinois minimum wage should be raised to 10 dollars an hour for…