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For Madigan Democrats, there is such a thing as a free lunch
Finally, in the sea of envy that is Illinois politics — with all those nasty, mean and negative campaign ads — we have some heartwarming news to report. Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady wants to help Democratic candidates for...
Tags: Parties and Movements, John Kass, Political Candidates, Sandwiches, Lisa Madigan
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Proposed bill to let voters to choose county board chair draws mixed reviews
TribLocal - Crystal Lake » NewsA proposed bill in the House would allow voters in larger counties the opportunity to elect their county board chairman. House Bill 3953, filed by …... -
On the 'Scholarship' list in Springfield
Change of SubjectWhere do our lawmakers stand on the issue of legislative scholarships -- those tuition waivers that members of the state house and senate have traditionally been allowed to dispense to constituents? As part of the renewed effort to abolish that...... -
Funeral arrangements set for state Rep. Mark Beaubien
Clout StPosted by Ray Long at 9:20 p.m.; updated Monday at 3:05 p.m. SPRINGFIELD --- Funeral arrangements have been set for state Rep. Mark Beaubien of Barrington Hills, who died Sunday at a Republican fundraiser at Arlington Park. Visitation is from...... -
Investigating the claims for a `forensic audit' of state finances
Change of SubjectI love the determined, sniff 'em out and lock 'em up sound of a "forensic audit" of state government, don't you? It was the bumper-sticker demand of defeated Republican gubernatorial primary candidate Adam Andrzejewski. And now there are GOP-backed... -
Private manager may miss state lottery profit goals for 2nd year
The company hired to run the Illinois Lottery after years of flagging sales is on track to fall short of promised revenue goals for the second straight year — this time by about $180 million, according to a Tribune review of the firm's performance...
Tags: Marengo, Powerball Lottery, Executive Branch, Mega Millions Lottery, Illinois Governor
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Illinois considers extending tax break to small businesses
Legislators are considering a bill that would expand the scope of the state's main economic development program to small businesses. House Bill 1336 calls for eliminating a requirement that companies make a capital investment in the state of at least $1...
Tags: Investments, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Barbara Flynn Currie, Business, Chrysler Group LLC
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And now for our applause
For more than six years, we've called for reform of Illinois' public pension system. Some days we begged legislators, some days we harangued them. Today we're pleased to list the names of House lawmakers who took responsible action Thursday and voted...Tags: David R Leitch, JoAnn D. Osmond, Christine Radogno, Interior Policy, Patricia R. Bellock
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New Trier officials worried about potential property tax freeze
The way some local governments ask for property taxes can look a lot like going to a restaurant. When a school district or small municipality orders, they generally choose the biggest, most expensive menu item, regardless of how hungry they are. Their...Tags: Consumer Confidence, Local Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Taxation, Inflation and Deflation
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Schools as polling places may become optional
State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, who has two school-aged children, said he doesn't like to see open schools used as polling places. "Schools are supposed to be a sanctuary of safety. I go to visit my schools to give talks. … Every time I go,...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Riverside (Cook, Illinois), Judy Baar Topinka, Elections, Voting
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District 225 reserves on the decline
Glenbrook High School District 225 is projecting a dip in its fund balance over the next five years that could slip below the amount the district likes to maintain. The current fund balance — or the reserve — is at about 65 percent of what...Tags: Consumer Confidence, Illinois General Assembly, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Crime, Law and Justice
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Illinois corporate tax credits swelled to $161 million in 2011
When lawmakers raised taxes on Illinois residents and businesses, they also increased corporate income tax breaks for a select group of companies. In 2011, businesses were eligible to claim about $161 million in tax credits — double from the...Tags: Unemployment, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Caterpillar Inc., Illinois
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