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Chris Lentino, Illinois Policy Institute News


Taxpayer victory: Progressive tax effectively dead this legislative session

By Chris Lentino, Illinois Policy Institute |
Fifty lawmakers are taking a pledge to fight a progressive income tax in Illinois, denying progressive tax proponents the support needed to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot.

Cook County retirees outnumber active employees in two years

By Chris Lentino, Illinois Policy Institute |
Recently released data shows retirees outpacing active employees, adding pressure to an already stressed pension fund.

After soda tax, Preckwinkle doles out premium perks and bonuses

By Chris Lentino, Illinois Policy Institute |
After threatening thousands of job cuts, President Preckwinkle agrees to a lucrative contract with one of Cook County’s unions.