Chicago Magazine
This article discusses Civic Federation recommendations from the FY2019 State of Illinois Budget Roadmap to expand the Illinois income tax to include federally-taxable retirement income and broaden the sales tax base to a number of services. The article points out that neighboring states also tax retirement income and services. Civic Federation President Laurence Msall said that tax increases should not be taken lightly and must come within the framework of a comprehensive budget with spending controls.