Question of the day
Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026 - Posted by Rich Miller
* You gotta wonder if Team Bailey actually listened to the clip because lowering property taxes (which Bailey says Pritzker was right about in 2018) was predicated on implementing a graduated income tax…
Transcript…
The thing is that we have, as you know, some of the highest property taxes in the entire nation. It’s one of the reasons… Governor, you’ve done nothing about property taxes and proposed a billion-dollar increase in property taxes. Let me answer. Let me answer the question. I let you go on and on with lies. Let me please tell the truth here… We need to lower property taxes in the state, and we can do that with a fair tax system. That’s what I’ve proposed. I believe it’s very important for us to lower taxes on the middle class and those striving to get there.
Bailey’s usual silliness aside…
* The Question: Should Gov. Pritzker forcefully return to demanding a graduated income tax for Illinois? Take the poll and then explain your answer in comments, please.
