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House Speaker Michael Madigan says the state's income tax should be restored to the 5% level it was at until January.The Chicago Democrat told a City Club…
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Before State Senator Mike Frerichs is sworn in as Illinois' treasurer next month, he's got a few more votes to cast as a legislator.But Frerichs, a…
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The debate portion of the Illinois governor’s race is over. The last debate gives voters a little clarity.Now, that doesn’t mean there wasn’t any…
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The credit rating agency Moody's is criticizing the Illinois state budget passed last week. As IPR's Brian Mackey reports, this is not a surprise to…
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is continuing to make his case for keeping the state income tax rate at its current 5 percent. He didn’t get any help from…
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With the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session over, lawmakers aren’t scheduled to return to the Capitol until November. Two months of fierce debate…
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As the Illinois General Assembly considers a so-called "middle of the road" budget for next year, some programs could be cut or reduced to make up for the…
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A day after House Democrats said they're unwilling to extend Illinois' higher income tax rate, government observers are trying to figure out what happens…
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Governor Pat Quinn appealed directly to Democrats in the Illinois House Monday. As IPR'S Brian Mackey reports, he’s struggling to win support for his plan…