AFP Illinois

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) believes freedom and opportunity are the keys to unleashing prosperity for all.

[Americans for Prosperity @AFPhq]

King George: "There will be consequences for your actions."

Thomas Jefferson left the chat.
Ben Franklin left the chat.
John Hancock left the chat.

250 years later, we're still glad they did. 🇺🇸

[Eric Bott @EricJBott]

We don't have to let politicians shut down the government.

"We look dumb on the world stage. We're the United States of America. The whole world looks at us and goes, they can't even run a budget."

@SenatorLankford on his Prevent Government Shutdowns Act on @AMPotentialPod with @davidfrom and @AFPhq.

[AFP Illinois @afpillinois]

@AFPIowa Way to go neighbor!

[AFP Illinois @afpillinois]

@AFPIllinois has been proud to serve as a voice for taxpayers throughout this debate. Lawmakers should build on that work by advancing policies that deliver lasting tax certainty and relief for all Illinoisans. https://t.co/Pf7h9TdfWC

[AFP Illinois @afpillinois]

AFP-IL Slams Record-Breaking State Budget, Middle-of-the-night Legislating as Reckless

Illinois had the largest percentage increase in total state expenditures of any state during the Pritzker administration: 112%. https://t.co/gxNcGsrVVY

[Brian Costin @BrianCostin]

Bad News: Illinois property taxes are projected to rise by $1.7 billion this year.

Good News*: The General Assembly is celebrating $45 million in property tax relief as a major accomplishment.

That covers just 2.6% of the hike.

*Not actually good news.

[Brian Costin @BrianCostin]

I'll be on @fox32news around 9:30 PM tonight to talk about the State Budget, Tax Increases, and the Bears Megaproject/Stadium.

Still no new Bears language public to analyze. About 3 hours till the session is supposed to end.

Tune in!

[Brian Costin @BrianCostin]

🚨Americans for Prosperity Illinois (@AFPIllinois) opposes the new stadium bill for Cook County/Bears.

HB 958 Senate Amendment 2 is not “taxpayer protection.”

It creates a new public stadium subsidy framework.

What the bill does:

• Creates a Municipal Stadium Authority
• Let the authority own a pro sports stadium
• Makes the stadium property-tax exempt
• Allows authority revenue bonds without referendum
• Allows the municipality to issue GO bonds
• Allows pledged public revenues to repay debt
• Opens the door to STAR/NOVA district financing
• Let future sales-tax growth be used for the project

This is better than the megaproject bill only because it does not appear to create the same phantom-EAV property-tax bomb.

But it still goes the wrong direction.

Instead of a private-use stadium paying property taxes or a negotiated PILOT, the bill lets it be publicly owned and removed from the tax base entirely.

That means ordinary taxpayers carry more of the load.
Lawmakers had a better option: tax certainty without a blank check.

AFP-Illinois opposes HB 958 SA 2.
This is corporate welfare, not property-tax relief.
https://t.co/9059thZFIN

[Americans for Prosperity @AFPhq]

What would you do with your dying breath? For Michael Yakubovich, the answer was clear: “I knew I had two choices, retreat or use my time to help others." This week, we lost our friend Michael Yakubovich. This is his story.

[Concerned Vets OH 🇺🇸 @CVAOhio]

https://t.co/XMFflP1MLP

[AFP Illinois @afpillinois]

@AFPWI Happy Birthday neighbor!

[AFP Illinois @afpillinois]

Join AFP-IL, State Senator Craig Wilcox, and State Representative Tom Weber for an important discussion about the ramifications of what occurred in Springfield this past legislative session.

[Hannah Cox @HannahDCox]

It’s been almost a decade since John Oliver’s infamous segment exposing subsidies for sports stadiums went viral - sparking national outrage.

But that hasn't slowed the process.

In fact, in Illinois they're busy trying to pass a massive property tax break for the Bears, and if it passes, local property owners could have to pay the tab.

[Brian Costin @BrianCostin]

The Bears Megaproject bill is attracting all the wrong types of headlines for Gov. Pritzker.

The more we find out, the worse it gets for taxpayers.

[Brian Costin @BrianCostin]

@GoodAMLiberty At @afpillinois we are fighting for a property tax cap! If we can do what Indiana did (1% cap) we can save the state.

[Americans for Prosperity @AFPhq]

The American Revolution was fought not only by those born here, but by those who believed in its promise.

Count Casimir Pulaski was a Polish nobleman and soldier who devoted his life to liberty.

[Americans for Prosperity @AFPhq]

America doesn’t have a resource problem. We have a red tape problem.

Permitting delays are slowing projects, raising costs, and holding America back.

Let Americans build.

https://t.co/3vbkncbmxd

[AFP Illinois @afpillinois]

The courage, sacrifice, and love for our country shown by those who answered the call should never be forgotten. Let us honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice and keep their families in our thoughts and prayers. #MemorialDay

[Americans for Prosperity @AFPhq]

What gives @Trish_regan hope for the future? Raising kids who love America and what our nation stands for!

[Americans for Prosperity @AFPhq]

If America wants to compete with China, we need to build again. https://t.co/FqgXcBIISv