Last week, about 500 1,000 2,000 "Tea Party" protesters gathered in Daley Plaza to voice their opposition to what they perceive is an upcoming massive increase in personal taxes. But if estimates prove correct, a group planning to march on Springfield this Wednesday to take on the tax issue may dwarf those numbers. The key difference? This group wants to taxes. more ›

Smokers in Illinois just can't seem to catch a break. more ›

Even before Gov. Pat Quinn releases details on his proposed income tax hike which he calls "the least bad option," Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has already taken a jab at a tax increase, which folks are saying is the "opening shot" in her bid for the governor's office next year: more ›