IL Leads the Nation in Overall Taxes

June 29, 2025

Share Article:

Illinois tax rates out-of-sync with those in neighboring states, most of the nation – Wirepoints

By: Nick Binotti and John Klingner

Many factors motivate people to move out of Illinois, but taxes often rank highest on the list. For good reason.

Illinoisans pay the nation’s 2nd-highest property taxes. The 2nd-highest gas taxes. The 8th-highest sales tax rates and more. Overall, Illinoisans pay the nation’s 7th-highest combined state and local taxes – 12.9 percent of their incomes, according to the Tax Foundation


Read Full Article Here>>

Follow Us:

Latest Articles, Submissions & Community Highlights

Participating groups, neighborhood leaders, and citizen coalitions can share news, documents, or resources here.

April 10, 2026
Schools pushed “Day of Silence” without required notice or opt‑outs, violating federal law and angering Kane County parents.
April 6, 2026
College programs push ideology onto future teachers, who then pass that same woke agenda on to students.
April 6, 2026
“All parents, such as Kane County parents, want reading success built on fundamentals and well‑trained teachers—not government agendas.”