Income Tax Hike

Small Business Owners Seek ‘Big, Bold Changes’ From State

A lobbying group for Illinois’ small business owners says it’s time for major reforms from state government to improve the state’s deteriorating business climate.

CBS Chicago–2012/01/30

Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross (left), Illinois Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno, (center) and anti-tax advocate Jim Tobin call for a repeal of the state's 2011 income tax hike, with a display of $1,000 in groceries to illustrate the estimated $1,000 a year the tax hike costs Illinois families. (Credit: CBS)

Republicans Slam Democrats On Anniversary Of Income Tax Hike

Marking the first anniversary of the income tax hike approved by Gov. Pat Quinn and the Democrat-controlled legislature, Republican lawmakers hammered Democrats over the tax increase, saying people don’t like it and it’s not working.

CBS Chicago–2012/01/12

Governor Makes Gloomy Forecast For Ill. Budget

The long-term forecast for the Illinois budget looks gloomy, with less state money available and government services facing cuts, Gov. Pat Quinn’s office said Tuesday.

2012/01/03

Ill. Lawmakers Want Contractors To Pledge To Stay Here

With many states trying to lure away Illinois businesses in the wake of a state income tax hike, Illinois lawmakers are moving to force companies that work for Illinois government to promise not to move out of the state.

CBS Chicago–2011/03/30

Trade Show Firm Bolting Illinois For Wisconsin

An Illinois trade show marketing firm is moving across the state line to Wisconsin in the wake of a major income tax hike.

CBS Chicago–2011/03/17

(Credit: Illinois Department Of Revenue)

U Of I Report: Tax Hike Won’t Fix State Deficit

A new report from the University of Illinois on Wednesday said that the income tax hike recently approved by Gov. Pat Quinn and the General Assembly is not enough of a solution to the state’s $15 billion deficit.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/01/19

Ex-Lawmaker Gets State Job After Backing Tax Hike

A former Illinois state lawmaker was given an $86,000 state job after she voted in favor of a major income tax hike backed by Gov. Pat Quinn, but she and the governor’s office say there’s no connection.

CBS Chicago–2011/01/15

Income Tax Hike Is Retroactive To Jan. 1

Now that Gov. Pat Quinn has signed the Illinois income tax hike into law, you will soon see the effects in your paychecks, and you’re going to owe for the first two weeks of the year too.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/01/14

Some Want Quinn Recalled Over Income Tax Hike

There are at least two campaigns to recall Gov. Pat Quinn over the personal and corporate income tax hikes.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/01/13

Braun Slams State Income Tax Hike

Mayoral candidate Carol Moseley Braun is blasting the Illinois General Assembly’s approval of a massive income tax hike.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/01/13

Business Owners Decry Tax Hike Plan

Some local businesses were warning of potential cutbacks and layoffs – perhaps even moving out of state – in light of a looming income tax hike in Illinois.

CBS Chicago–2011/01/12

UPDATED: Quinn Defends Income Tax Hike

Gov. Pat Quinn is defending his support for a massive income tax increase, saying the state was facing a crisis and “we had to take decisive action.”

CBS Chicago–2011/01/12

Income Tax Hike Advances In Springfield

A plan to raise income taxes in Illinois has passed its first test in Springfield, winning support of a House committee, sending the measure to the full House for a vote.

CBS Chicago–2011/01/11

BGA: Tax Hike Plan Is ‘Backroom Dealing’

The Better Government Association describes the income tax hike being cooked up in Springfield as “closed-door backroom dealing.”

WBBM Newsradio–2011/01/10

Stalemate On Income Tax Debate

Lawmakers in Springfield still cannot come to an agreement on whether to increase the state income tax before the new Illinois General Assembly is sworn in later this week.

CBS Chicago–2011/01/10

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn. (AP File Photo/M. Spencer Green)

First Elected Term Brings Big Challenges For Quinn

Even if state lawmakers approve a major income tax hike as Gov. Pat Quinn is inaugurated for his first elected term, the state’s budget problems will last long after he’s sworn in on Monday.

2011/01/08

Lawmakers Take Break Before Tax Hike Vote

Illinois lawmakers left Springfield on Friday without voting on a major income tax hike as Democratic leaders tried to drum up support for a plan aimed at solving the state’s budget mess.

CBS Chicago–2011/01/07

Huge Income Tax Hike A Step Closer

Gov. Pat Quinn and both houses of the Illinois General Assembly have agreed on raising the state income tax.

CBS Chicago–2011/01/07

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