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IL temporary tax increases may not be so temporary
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is first story in a two-part series on the state of Illinois after a year of higher personal and corporate income taxes. By Andrew Thomason and Anthony Brino | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Some form of the temporary income tax increase is expected to become permanent, according to several Illinois government experts. Proponents said the increases were needed to close a budget deficit that at one time approached $15 billion.
IL tax increases not going away anytime soon
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is first story in a two-part series on the state of Illinois after a year of higher personal and corporate income taxes. By Andrew Thomason and Anthony Brino | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Some form of the temporary income tax increase is expected to become permanent, according to several Illinois government experts. Proponents said the increases were needed to close a budget deficit that at one time approached $15 billion.
State budget still in trouble, says watchdog group
Governor Pat Quinn is drawing the ire of a financial watchdog group who is claiming that his budget proposal is grossly unbalanced. A report released by the Civic Federation says…
Quinn contemplates cutting money to local governments to force borrowing of $4 billion
After receiving a report from Illinois’ comptroller last week about the state’s $8 billion budget deficit, Governor Pat Quinn is considering a roundabout method of borrowing $4 billion to fill…
Governor’s Office of Management and Budget Improves Transparency by Releasing Quarterly Financial Reports
Financial Statements Now Available Without Delay SPRINGFIELD — The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget today released its statement of revenues and expenditures which outline the significant financial activities of…
Cook County tallies votes that could decide governor’s race
Photo by Linda Lutton Photo by Linda Lutton Photo by Linda Lutton Photo by Linda Lutton Election officials in Cook County are tallying up the uncounted votes that could decide the neck-and-neck race for Illinois governor. Republican state Sen.
Statement from Gov. Quinn on the Passing of Former State Rep. Joel Brunsvold
CHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding the passing of former state representative and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Joel Brunsvold.
Hynes TV ad shows Harold Washington blasting Quinn
Decades-old video of the late Mayor Harold Washington calling Pat Quinn “a totally and completely undisciplined individual,” is at the center of Democratic challenger Dan Hynes’ latest attack ad aimed…
Local politicians, Illinois citizens with disabilities and their families call for Executive Order 09-15 be rescinded
Illinois citizens with disabilities and their families need your help! The Illinois Home Based Support Services Program (HBSSP) is a model consumer-directed program for adults with developmental disabilities and their…
Gov. Quinn fails Illinois citizens with intellectual, developmental disabilities
Lawmakers cannot continue to push their own political agendas and make backroom deals. Illinois parents of adults with special needs said so in an October NO union election. It’s wrong…
