tax burden

Sure, it's great to be #1 at something, but I think most of us here in Illinois would prefer it to be in another category.

Don't look now, but on the 18th of this month, Uncle Sam, on both the state and federal levels, will be looking for his cut of your earnings. If you've ever had the feeling that a bigger piece of your pie gets taken here in Illinois than in many other states--you're right.

Telling us something we already know, WalletHub.com has a new study out saying Illinois' tax burden on low-income earners is one of the worst in the country. And Illinois' tax burden on middle-income earners is one of the worst in the country...