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— February 14, 2023

Capitol News Illinois · Budget Address Preview

State tax dollars benefit downstate region more than others
— August 18, 2021

Illinoisans living outside of Chicago and the collar counties receive a higher return on their state tax dollars — as much as $2.88 for every $1 paid — according to a recent study…
Gas-tax hike going for more than just roads, bridges
— August 6, 2019

(First in a series looking at the pork-barrel extras included in the state gas-tax hike of 19 cents per gallon.) No one is thrilled about paying more for gasoline, but we do it knowing…

State receives first credit rating upgrade in more than 20 years
— June 30, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois received its first credit rating upgrade in 23 years on Tuesday, June 29 when Moody’s Investors Services raised the state’s rating one notch, citing “material…
Your share of Illinois’ debt: Simply write a check for… how much?            
— September 27, 2016

Illinois’ outstanding debt moves like the hour hand of a clock, ticking imperceptibly but steadily.   If each of the roughly 6 million Illinoisans who file income taxes in the…