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State school funding bill would micromanage public school spending-- down to the cent
State bureaucrats will dictate how many teachers Illinois school districts must hire and how much to pay them if a school funding bill gets signed into law this month. -
Illinois' 32% tax increase shows need or taxpayer bill of rights
Illinois taxpayers deserve to have a voice in budgeting decisions as politicians continually look to hike their taxes. -
State tax hike means Harrisburg's richest get richer
School’s out in the summertime. So when Harrisburg’s Mike and Angella Gauch decided they would drive to Springfield earlier this month, getting out of work wasn’t a concern. -
LeChien denies injunction that would have forced payment to social services providers
Agencies that provide social services to the state can’t claim the same right of payment as state employees in the absence of appropriations, St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien ruled on July 17. -
Unclaimed property bill requires excess funds go towards curing pension debt
SPRINGFIELD - A provision of the omnibus budget bill that allows the Illinois treasurer to offset "actuarial reserve deficiencies" in the state's woefully under-funded pensions, faces criticism among business interests. -
Property taxes grow faster than Illinoisans' ability to pay for them
Illinois homeowners’ property taxes are among the highest in the nation. They are consuming more and more of Illinoisans’ incomes. -
St. Clair County GOP head, running for 113th House District, calls tax hikes 'misguided'
St. Clair County GOP chair and candidate for state representative Doug Jameson said he fears that Illinois’ new state budget leaves the state in its worst predicament yet. -
Illinois' $21 billion in school debt pushes up property taxes
School districts’ have borrowed over $21 billion, increasing the burden on Illinois taxpayers. -
I-LAW calling on Illinois lawmakers to follow 'Show Me' state in lawsuit reform
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch will hold a press conference at the Malcom Martin Memorial Park in East St. Louis at 10 a.m. on Thursday to call on Illinois legislators to follow the lead of their counterparts in Missouri in enacting meaningful lawsuit reforms. -
Illinoisans are still waiting for independence
More than 240 years ago, a group of individuals stood up against a far-off king who taxed them without recourse. Americans honor their efforts each year on Independence Day. -
Statements on veto override
Rauner: Speaker Madigan’s 32 percent permanent income tax increase will force another tax hike in the near future. -
Fifth District hears oral arguments for appeals of Judge LeChien's order on employee pay
The Fifth District Appellate Court heard oral arguments on June 13 in two consolidated appeals stemming from Gov. Bruce Rauner’s declaration that negotiations with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) have reached impasse and that workers’ contracts have expired. -
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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner won the 2014 gubernatorial election on a 44-point Turnaround Agenda meant to “shake up Springfield.” -
Rauner, state file motion to dismiss school districts' lawsuit over state funding
Attorney General Lisa Madigan argues that claims brought against Gov. Bruce Rauner and the state by 17 school districts must be dismissed, stating that funding for public education is controlled by legislators. -
'Show Me State' shows Illinois the way on lawsuit reform
It is tale of two states – the “Show Me State” and the “Sue Me State.” -
Preemptive strike legislation against Trump environmental policies migrating from California
SPRINGFIELD – Legislation introduced in the House that would require state agencies in Illinois to enforce environmental standards adopted under the Obama Administration, if those standards are rolled back under Trump is nearly identical to one advancing in the California legislature. -
Should shooter have been allowed to retain FOID card?
The gunned down shooter from Belleville who on Wednesday brought the country to its knees possessed a valid Firearms Owner Identification (FOID) card, authorities say. -
What's a junk bond and why Illinois will be America's first 'junk' state
Illinois’ bonds are currently priced like they are junk-rated. -
Powerball, Mega Millions to drop Illinois due to budget crisis
Popular lotteries may stop gambling on Illinois. -
Illinois lawmakers pass legislation requiring financial impact statements on executive orders, ignore cost of bills they pass
House Bill 2379 would require fiscal impact statements on every executive order. However, less than 3 percent of bills enacted into law in the 99th General Assembly had fiscal notes.