A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Governor’s Budget Writes Checks Taxpayers Can’t Cash East Dundee, IL – State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) says Governor JB Pritzker’s Budget Address is just more of the same … Continue reading
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A press release from State Rep. Dan Ugaste: More Taxing, More Borrowing, More Spending Ahead for Illinois in 2019 Budget SPRINGFIELD—Governor JB Pritzker addressed the Illinois General Assembly today, outlining his budget plan for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. State Representative … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Tom Weber: Weber Concerned by Pritzker Budget Proposal SPRINGFIELD – Today, new Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Proposal to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly. State Representative … Continue reading
A press release from state Senator McConchie: McConchie: Budget increases taxes, kicks the can down the road Springfield, IL… State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) released the following statement regarding Governor J.B. Pritzker’s State Budget Address: “While I appreciate the … Continue reading
From the Illinois News Network: Pritzker proposes ‘austere budget’ with more taxes, spending, borrowing By Benjamin Yount | Illinois News Network Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first state budget calls for spending more on schools, colleges and universities and social services. … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Don DeWitte: DeWitte: Budget proposal concerning, must work bipartisanly Springfield, IL… State Senator Donald P. DeWitte (R-St. Charles) voiced concerns about the financial roadmap Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker outlined at the annual Budget Address … Continue reading
From the Illinois News Network: Pritzker signs bill to raise state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025 Illinois will have a $15 minimum wage by 2025 despite objections of some business and Republicans, who said the fast-tracked bill … Continue reading
Governor JB Pritzker will give his first budget address to the Illinois General Assembly today. This observer is wondering if he will propose building a wall around Illinois to keep residents from leaving. … Continue reading
Here is the Illinois News Network‘s article on state political reaction to the wire tapping of Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s business phone: After news of Madigan’s secret FBI tape, Pritzker wants to ‘see the investigation play out’ By Greg … Continue reading
Here is the Executive Order that Governor JB Pritzker signed last week: … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Skillicorn to Pritzker: Where is the Money to Pay for All of This? EAST DUNDEE – Following the announcement this week by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker that the state will stump-up $100 … Continue reading
Just looking at the headline of this Crain’s Chicago Business article gives a clue as to effect switching from a flat rate to a progressive income tax will have on rich people in Illinois: South Florida mansion sales surge as … Continue reading
Here is what newly-sworn-in Governor JB Pritzker wants those on his email list to know: A century of boundless opportunity Hi there– Today, I had the honor of being sworn in as Illinois’ 43rd governor. I was proud to share … Continue reading
With $34,199.99 being funneled through the Democratic Central Committee of Rock Island County by JB Pritzker, the McHenry County Democratic Central Committee was able to run a $32,032.37 fall campaign and have $11,645.89 left over. Maybe the committee will use … Continue reading
With a new Illinois General Assembly being sworn in before a new Governor takes office, it appears that sponsors of legislation current Governor Bruce Rauner might not sign will be tossed to a more favorable Governor JB Pritzker by the … Continue reading
A press release from Govenror Bruce Rauner: Bicentennial Birthday Party Commission announces change of venue for 200th birthday bash CHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner and Governor-elect JB Pritzker will make a joint appearance at the state’s 200th Birthday Party on … Continue reading
Yesterday, it was pointed out that a good number of votes in McHenry County did not show up in the race for Governor. Bruce Rauner won McHenry County with the following results: A Friend of McHenry County Blog found the … Continue reading
Veterans and union members put up this display in support of Congressman Randy Hultgren’s, State Senator Craig Wilcox’ and McHenry County Board members John Jung’s and Michael Rein’s elections this fall. There is also support for the referendum to put … Continue reading
State Senator Craig Wilcox, who until appointment served on the McHenry County Board, sent his third mailing. It arrived two weeks before election day. It ties Democratic Party candidate Mary Mahady to House Speaker Mike Madigan and gubernatorial candidate JB … Continue reading