1. Fiscal and Economic Issues Illinois
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2. At the state level, Illinois’ spending in 2016 was not high compared to other states
Notes
Data are for state fiscal year 2016 and include general fund, federal funds, other state funds, and bonds.
Sources
KCMU calculations based on adjusted data collected in the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO)  November 2016; and the U.S. Census Bureau 2

3. Illinois State and Local Spending is Slightly Above Average
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4. Illinois has high property taxes, but that is NOT a state government issue4

5. Most States have Regressive State and Local Taxes5

6. Illinois has the 5th most regressive state and local tax structure in the country (2015)6

7. Illinois Unpaid General Funds Bills7

8. Jobs in Illinois (Non-Farm / 000’s)8

9. Illinois Job Growth - Fiscal Years 2009 – 2018 (ytd thru May) (in thousands)
-323.8
2010
-31.4
2011
60.8
2012 76
2013
52.4
2014
81.6
2015
93.1
2016
29.6
2017
64.5
2018 (ytd)
41.1 9