The following analysis of Illinois financial situation from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability was requested by State Rep. David McSweeney: Here is McSweeney’s reaction: With expected deficits of $6.3 billion in Fiscal Year 17 and $7.7 billion in … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Tired of Budget Grid-Lock, Suburban Freshman Representative Submits Balanced Budget Suburban Freshman Representative, Allen Skillicorn, is flabbergasted that the Illinois House has not yet voted on a budget. “We’ve been in session … Continue reading
Here are the numbers in McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks’ plan to cut taxes by 10%: Unlike the message received from his campaign, however–Cut 10–if the County Board passes this proposal, a homeowner’s taxes will only be cut 1%. … Continue reading
State Senator Dan McConchie levied criticism at House Speaker Mike Madigan for his failure to call the state budget bill for a vote, as you can see below: Spring session adjourns, Speaker Madigan fails to call a vote on any … Continue reading
From State Senator Karen McConnaughay: BUDGET UPDATE: Disappointing Democrats Pass Income Tax Hike and Unbalanced Budget I was quite discouraged this past week as my Democrat colleagues decided to renege on our joint efforts to pass a balanced budget with … Continue reading
Information from former Algonquin Township Trustee Larry Emery: Thank you all who were involved again for your patience, help and work over the last 4 years. It helped me greatly in the understanding of the process, information, and requirements as I … Continue reading
McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks in the worst way wishes that his referendum to create a County Executive form of government had passed. It didn’t, but he is trying to convince compliant Republicans that it doesn’t matter, that he … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement from Rauner Administration on Meeting with Speaker Madigan SPRINGFIELD – The Rauner Administration has released the following statement regarding the Governor’s meeting with Speaker Michael Madigan. The following is attributable to spokesperson … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Skillicorn Says “Stopgap” is Another Madigan Political Maneuver SPRINGFIELD – In response to a late move to pass another stopgap in lieu of passing a comprehensive balanced budget, State Representative Allen Skillicorn … Continue reading
Cary Grade School Board President Scott Coffey offered this advice, which he posted as a comment under the Crystal Lake High School Board layoff article. It is worth giving a wider audience. There is a direct correlation between enrollment and … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor’s Office Statement on Democrat Opposition to Authorizing Spending Cuts SPRINGFIELD – The Rauner Administration today released the below statement following the Senate Executive Committee voting down legislation to give Governor Rauner the … Continue reading
From former McHenry County Board member Ersel Schuster: Residents of McHenry County, We have a problem! Beware! Within the first 30 days after being sworn into office, this person proceeded to cancel regular County Board committee meetings rewrote the Board’s … Continue reading
State Rep. Peter Breen’s take on the budget standoff: “High Stakes Poker” Last week brought the governor’s annual budget address. As well, the Illinois Senate continued negotiating its “grand compromise,” which would tie together spending, reforms, and revenue into one … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Representatives Allen Skillicorn and Jeanne Ives introduce balanced budget proposal with NO Tax Hikes! Chicago, IL – The number one issue facing Illinois and impacting our budget is our inability to compete … Continue reading
Yesterday, Martha Thompon of Crystal Lake complained that McHenry County Board member had not spoken during the debates on next year’s taxes. Actually, he did. In member comments, Gasser pointed out the following: 57 homeowners in Fox River Grove were … Continue reading
Before the votes on tax levy and budget matters, incoming McHenry County Board member Craig Wilcox spoke to the Board he will soon join. Here is what he said: My name is Craig Wilcox, I live at 5908 Whiting Dr … Continue reading
Tucked away in the McHenry County Board agenda for its last meeting was the proposed budget for the year starting on December 1st. Last year, at the instigation of McHenry County Board member Mike Walkup, the County Board took $3 … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. candidate Allen Skillicorn: SKILLICORN WILL SPONSOR ‘NO BUDGET. NO PAY.’ LEGISLATION EAST DUNDEE – Illinois legislators are the 5th highest paid in the nation and only meet half of the year. Republican candidate for … Continue reading
A press release from Republican McHenry County State’s Attorney’s candidate Patrick Kenneally: Commitment to Tax Payers: Patrick Kenneally to Cut State’s Attorney Budget 10% By the End of First Term Patrick Kenneally has announced that he has begun the process of reviewing … Continue reading
This morning, the McHenry County Board’s Public Health and Human Services Committee considered a recommending that property owners be taxed $2.75 million for the Valley Hi Nursing Home next year. That’s the amount in the budget document considered and passed … Continue reading
