illinois policy

An Illinois Policy study found $81 million in wasteful spending in the most recent state budget.

The economy may be booming now, but sooner or later tougher times always show up. Is Illinois doing the right things to prepare? You probably know the answer.

Early voting is upon us in Illinois. Mail-in ballots are free to fly. But don’t dare take a picture of your vote.

A new poll of registered Illinois voters confirms what many already know: High taxes are the leading reason Illinoisans consider moving out of the state.

Adam Schuster, Illinois Policy's Director of Budget and Tax Research, joined the WROK Morning Show to discuss tax hikes versus reform.

20 years ago, Illinois' property taxes were in the middle of the pack nationally. Since then, Illinoisans' property tax burden has risen 80 percent. Why?

July 7 marks one year since Illinois’ historic 736-day budget impasse ended with the passage of a record-setting income tax hike.

In 46 states, you can celebrate America's birthday with lots of brightly-colored fireworks. Illinois is among 4 states that still severely restrict it.

The new "budget," or more accurately, spending plan, passed in Springfield looks like more of the same old thing for Illinoisans.

Illinois only has until the end of May to get a budget passed. So will we get the full-year balanced budget or another stopgap or impasse? Place your bets.