Category: Press Releases

On May 31, the Illinois legislature passed a tax on digital advertising revenue from tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and Google. Read more

Throughout this legislative session, General Assembly members heard from their constituents that our communities are facing an affordability crisis. As the Trump administration slashes services, healthcare, and education to finance tax breaks to billionaires, and as the Governor’s proposed budget included cuts and underfunded vital programs, the General Assembly needed to act boldly to ensure… Read more

On May 1st, thousands of Illinoisans will begin losing SNAP benefits, while the ultra-rich and mega developers continue to get tax breaks. This week’s vote on the Megaproject bill is proof that when there is political will, there is a way. We hope legislators will dedicate that same willpower to addressing food assistance and cuts… Read more

Unprecedented attacks on Medicaid, SNAP, education, housing and other federal funding at the hands of the Trump administration threaten Illinois’ promise that every family — no matter their background —can afford to live here. Read more

On May 31, the Illinois General Assembly passed the state budget for fiscal year 2026.  The following is a statement by the Illinois Revenue Alliance (ILRA), a broad coalition of community groups, service organizations, and labor unions, advocating for the state to pass new progressive revenue measures, instead of cutting vital programs that Illinois families… Read more

Tax Day Protest Will Call for Action to Hold the Super-Wealthy Accountable for Their Share of Revenue, to Protect Vulnerable Illinoisans. Read more

Illinois Revenue Alliance Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Proposed FY26 Illinois State Budget Read more