04.19.19
It has been ten years since Illinois’ last major capital bill, but a new one may come as soon as next month . Whether any...
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03.21.19
A Civic Federation blog post last week raised questions about the revenue estimate attached to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s...
03.12.19
03.01.19
Governor J.B. Pritzker’s first budget proposal for the State of Illinois faced major challenges, including an operating deficit that the new administration estimated at $3.2 billion...
02.27.19
The following is an infographic-style primer intended to concisely and accessibly present the most important information and data on the Illinois pension crisis. The series explores the history...
01.09.19
Update: Collection of the City of Chicago’s tax on other tobacco products has been moved from a starting date of March 1, 2019 to no sooner than April 1, 2019 or 60 days following the plaintiff’s deadline to file an appeal, according to the City of Chicago’s Office of Budget and Management....
11.09.18
Illinois’ contributions to its severely underfunded retirement systems are expected to increase significantly in the upcoming budget year, but the numbers could change due to pension buyout plans that have yet to be implemented.
Proposed State contributions to the five pension funds are...
06.29.18
Beginning in August 2018, establishments with liquor licenses in unincorporated areas of Cook County will be able to offer video gaming on automated gambling machines based on an ordinance amendment passed by the Cook County Board of Commissioners earlier this month. Video gaming refers to...
02.09.18
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Prior to the release of the Governor’s annual...