taxes

"Democrats keep claiming to care about working people, but if you look at this budget, it’s clear they are completely out of touch with the middle and working class" Rep. Sheehan said. #taxes

Illinois Policy Institute Director of Fiscal and Economic Research Bryce Hill said Chicago residents everywhere are paying the price for the city’s rising rental apartment prices. #renting

“This budget, pushed through under Governor Pritzker’s leadership—or lack thereof—includes more than $800 million in new taxes that directly impact hardworking Illinoisans and small businesses, while neglecting to tackle the serious financial issues that continue to cripple our state,” Gartner said. #spending

Tonight, Illinois families were handed a budget that raises taxes, increases spending, and ignores the voices of hardworking citizens. #budget

“Trump and House Republicans think tax cuts for the wealthy are more important than feeding our children,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #snap

“The Democrats are doing what they always do – waiting until the last minute to present a budget and force through more tax increases to pay for their out-of-control spending." #budget

McLaughlin said it’s not just smaller cities in Illinois seeing people leave, Chicago also lost more than 27,000 residents in 2024 compared to April 2020 levels. #population

Revenue generated from motor fuel taxes is primarily dedicated to funding transportation-related infrastructure, but Ravi Mishra, policy analyst with the Illinois Policy Institute, said Illinoisans are not getting their money’s worth. #gas

“As we near the application deadline, I urge everybody to check and make sure you have your exemptions,” said Assessor Kaegi. “Share this information with your friends and family to make sure your loved ones have their property tax savings in place." #savings

“The Governor’s revenue assumptions are overly optimistic and include $590 million in additional revenue from statutory changes that haven't even taken effect yet. He also proposes a $2 billion increase in spending, including at least a $150 million increase in illegal migrant spending while failing to account for existing fiscal challenges. #budget