Dozens of states have a general sales tax. In Illinois, the tax covers consumer goods, but not services. That's a mistake, ...

When local governments must comply with a new state law, it often increases costs. Those costs are passed on to the taxpayer.

Property taxes can be a significant factor when purchasing a home, and these cities have the highest rates.

Illinois law requires the state to withdraw from the expansion program if federal reimbursement falls below 90%. Some 770,000 ...

Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston says lawmakers are looking into a proposal to absorb parts of Illinois after multiple ...

As tax season approaches, Illinois residents are encouraged to explore potential tax credits that could reduce their tax ...

Multiple counties want to leave, and Indiana says come on over.

Disagreements over property taxes and public funding have driven the discussion of the Bears’ desire to leave century-old ...

The Illinois Department of Revenue set Mason County's 2024 property assessment equalization factor at 1.0544 to ensure fair ...

A new study reveals that a low-income person’s ability to move up in society is worse in Illinois than in any other ...