taxes

You don't usually find Democrats picking up the gauntlet to weaken provisions of a law originally intended to prevent the concentration of capital into hereditary wealthy elites. But State Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria said there's a sound economic development reason to do so.

Dave Plunk has run Music Makers in Galesburg for more than 15 years, occupying two floors of a three-story building on the town’s main street with rows of…

The political spotlight has shifted to the election, but the state budget crisis continues to cost the people of Illinois. Editor’s note: This story marks…

This week, Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno declared, "We need change!" However, there is still no agreement among state lawmakers and Governor…

A year ago, Illinois' income tax rate fell by 25-percent. The top Democrat in the Illinois House is suggesting it go back up.Following a rare speech at…

This story first appeared in the March 2014 issue.Taxes suck.That, it seems, is the only truism. Nobody wants to render unto Caesar. But, at least in…

Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner has presented a plan he says will help grow Illinois' economy and create jobs.The Winnetka businessman…

Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday signed legislation intended to lower the cost of leasing a car in Illinois. Backers of the law say far fewer people lease in…

House Speaker Michael Madigan pulled his plan for a so-called "millionaire tax" last week. The plan would have raised taxes on those earning $1 million or…

Though he supported Illinois' income tax hike in the past, Governor Pat Quinn is so far unwilling to take a stance on whether it should expire.This fiscal…