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Do these two things before you even consider handing over money.

My eyes did a double-take when I saw this as I thought there was no way it could be accurate, but I've learned it is. A new ranking claims the tax burden in Illinois has even surpassed that of California. The numbers don't lie.

I had completely forgotten about this, but starting in July everyone that shops in Illinois will get reminded of the tax relief that we've been enjoying for the past year when it comes to gas and groceries because it's about to end.

Tuesday night somebody could take home the Mega Millions jackpot.

Illinois has the highest tax burden in America with Iowa also in the top 10.

As you probably already know, Illinois leads the Midwest (and is near the top in the nation) in outbound migration. When people who are moving out of our state are asked why, the number one reason, by a wide margin, is a one-word answer: taxes.

It's peak tax preparation season. Have you filed your Iowa tax return yet?

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Illinois will be no different than any other state that has legalized recreational weed use, when it comes to prices. Prices will be higher than normal.

Illinois residents and commuters, including those in the Quad Cities, could be paying up to 30 cents more a gallon in gas taxes.