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This is a journal of news and opinion designed to bring to light matters of public interest and to encourage public participation in the governmental process.

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Category Archives: Tax Burden

Illinois Taxes per Person Top Surrounding States

Posted on 09/21/2018 by Cal SkinnerSeptember 20, 2018
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The Tax Foundation produced a map of the states showing how much individual pay. We’re Number One in the Midwest, except for Minnesota. Illinois – $5,742 Iowa – $4,756 Wisconsin – $4,661 Michigan – $4,008 Indiana – $3,835 Kentucky – … Continue reading →

Posted in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Tax, Tax Burden, Wisconsin | 15 Replies

Why People Are Leaving Illinois

Posted on 03/05/2015 by Cal SkinnerFebruary 27, 2015
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Why are people leaving McHenry County? The answer is obvious: the governments are paying us to move. The combination of property taxes, sales taxes and income taxes is simply much lower right across the border to the north. The median home value in Crystal … Continue reading →

Posted in Brookfield, Crystal Lake, Illinois, Income Tax, Property Tax, Real Estate Tax, Sales Tax, Tax Burden | 19 Replies
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