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.

Craig and Paul Mason are from Illinois, and like the rest of us, they don't want to pay more income taxes. They found a way all Illinoisans can make some good money.

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.