Property tax relief becomes sticking point in Illinois' progressive tax debate

How to address the state's high property taxes has emerged as the main sticking point in the debate over a proposed progressive income tax in the Illinois House.

The amendment to ask voters to change the constitution’s flat income tax to one with higher rates for higher earners passed a House committee this week and is poised for a full House vote, but some Democrats were still on the fence.

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