Illinois Budget

Gov. Pritzker proposed a 32-cent hike in the state's cigarette tax yesterday. And it includes e-cigs too.

We knew it was coming. Illinoisans are already starting to see smaller paychecks thanks to the income tax increase to fix the state budget.

Like it or not, Illinois workers will have to endure an 32% increase in their income tax when they get their next paycheck this month, but there's another tax increase no one is talking about. This one amounts to a whopping $95 million dollars.

If you're wondering just how much this new 32% tax hike will cost you, this simple calculator will tell you.

We asked Rockford residents to describe how they feel about Illinois' new budget in four words; these were the best responses.

Things are getting heated down in Springfield as one Illinois official says to stop paying lawmakers.

For two years, Illinois has been the laughing stock of the nation as the only state without a budget. Well the good news is that we finally have one, albeit a temporary one.

If you were lucky enough to win money playing the Illinois Lottery, you may want to redeem your tickets before July 1st, or you may have to wait a long time before getting paid.