Illinois needs responsible Tier 2 pension reform
Nov 14, 2024 · The concern arises because Tier 2’s maximum pensionable salary is growing more slowly than the Social Security wage base. In 2011, both were set at $106,800, but by …
‘Millionaire tax’ proposal would hike income tax rates by 62% for ...
Oct 28, 2024 · Illinois voters will see a series of non-binding advisory questions appearing on their November ballots. One of which is to change Illinois’ income tax structure from a single flat …
Illinois population drop, departures among worst in U.S.
Dec 29, 2023 · The same trends hold true for domestic migration – the sole cause of Illinois’ population decline. Illinois (-83,839) ranks 48th in raw domestic migration, ahead of only New …
Everything Illinoisans need to know about the SAFE-T Act
Nov 18, 2022 · Standard 3: Petition to deny pretrial release – the state has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that (1) there is proof or great presumption that the …
Illinois’ political corruption keeps people down
Mar 1, 2024 · Illinois’ political corruption keeps people down. Public corruption is one of the factors hampering social mobility in Illinois, according to a recent report.
There is no longer cash bail in Illinois. What happens now?
Sep 18, 2023 · After litigation delaying its implementation, the full provisions of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act went into effect on Sept. 18. Here’s what to expect.
What you need to know about advisory questions on Illinois ballots
Oct 3, 2024 · What you need to know about advisory questions on Illinois ballots. Illinoisans will be asked to vote on three advisory questions in the election Nov. 5.
Polls open: What to know about the property tax advisory …
Sep 30, 2024 · PRESS RELEASE from the ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE. CONTACT: Micky Horstman (312) 607-4977 Polls open: What to know about the property tax advisory question …
‘Millionaire tax’ being backed by Illinois voters
Nov 5, 2024 · The “millionaire tax” was being OK’d by Illinois voters, with 60.3% voting “yes” on the advisory question about raising taxes on residents earning over $1 million a year to fund …
Find and contact your Illinois state senator, house representative …
Use the maps to find the legislators representing you. You can search for Illinois state senators, house representatives and Chicago alderman.