Politicians peddle an array of fiscal tonics to cure what ails Illinois. Rarely do they consider the property, income and sales taxes as part of a system that requires a comprehensive overhaul.
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Podcast: Crash Course in Illinois Taxes with David Merriman, UIC Economic Policy Professor
Illinois has so many different ways to tax its citizens, it can be hard to keep up. Join us as we interview David Merriman, an Economic Policy Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago about the past, present and future of Illinois tax structure.
Posted inNews
Fact Check: Does Rauner Truly Have a $1 Billion ‘Tax Relief’ Plan?
The day after Gov. Rauner unveiled a new budget blueprint for the coming fiscal year, his campaign released an ad highlighting a vague $1 billion tax cut plan.
Posted inNews, Podcast, Uncategorized
Podcast: [SPECIAL EPISODE] #MeToo Hits Illinois Government with Kerry Lester, Author of “No, My Place”
The #MeToo movement now has touched both the political operation of House Speaker Michael Madigan and the Illinois Senate. Is this just the start of the moment and movement striking the halls of Illinois government?
Posted inNews
Fact Check: Rauner Didn’t Make Taxpayers Fund Late Abortions
The bill Gov. Bruce Rauner signed changed nothing about the legality of state-funded late abortions: The state has paid for certain cases for decades, while others remain illegal.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Pritzker’s Storied Charity Costs Him Little But Taxpayers A Lot
The wealthy governor candidate campaigns on his philanthropy, but records show most of his donated proceeds have first been filtered through offshore tax havens and a tax-exempt foundation.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Cook County Board Commissioner Proposes Hearing On Police Oversight
Following a BGA/WBEZ investigation, the hearing would explore ways for the county to provide assistance to the suburbs for training and investigations of police shootings.
Posted inNews
Fact Check: Did Chris Kennedy Need to Add Affordable Housing at His Luxury Properties?
Kennedy has made both Chicago affordability and holding candidates to higher standards cornerstones of his campaign. How well does he pass his own test?
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Illinois Attorney General Candidates Detail Plans For Police Oversight
In other states, attorneys general have taken active roles in increasing police accountability. Could Illinois be next?
Posted inNews, Podcast
Podcast: The ABC’s of Illinois School Funding with Linda Lenz
We talk about what the recently passed education reform bill means for Illinois taxpayers and students alike.
