An impassioned Mayor Brandon Johnson was in his element as he tailored his pitch to reinstate Chicago’s corporate head tax ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to see more tax increases from the Illinois General Assembly, but a Republican state ...

Illinois lawmakers are considering progressive revenue measures in the final hours of the fall veto session, but their ...

Brandon Johnson said he demonstrated his own willingness to “go first” by proposing a $16.6 billion budget that includes nearly $600 million in tax and fee increases that “challenge the ultra-rich and ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Springfield lobbyist plans to lead a group of the mayor’s City Council allies to lobby the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday for a corporate income tax hike and ...

(The Center Square) – A Springfield proposal grants major tax breaks to “megaprojects,” which critics warn could leave homeowners and small businesses paying the price. “This is Gov. [J.B.] Pritzker’s ...

(The Center Square) – A Springfield proposal grants major tax breaks to “megaprojects,” which critics warn could leave homeowners and small businesses paying the price. House Bill 4058, which mirrors ...

Illinois’ candy tax doesn’t apply to any treats made with flour. Kit Kat, Twix and Snickers are all taxed as groceries, not candy, and come with a cheaper price tag. Candy is a staple around this time ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

The City Council today begins probing Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $16.6 billion 2026 budget, testing the administration’s ability to fend off opposition from the business community while shoring up ...