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Income tax hike passes Illinois House
The Illinois House passed a contentious and divisive tax revenue bill on Sunday vigorous debate and little Republican support.
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Statehouse on lockdown after mysterious white powder thrown at governor's office
The Statehouse was on security lockdown earlier today after a substance was allegedly thrown at Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office, as well as the Lt. governor's office and the House gallery. Rauner was not in the building at the time of the threat.
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Bellock announces retirement at end of current term
Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) will retire at the end of her current term, according to a press release.
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Olsen sees lesson for legislators in wake of Charlottesville tragedy
Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) found a way to take something good out of a tragedy recently, calling on his legislative colleagues to learn from the violence that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Aug. 12.
Government
Breen vows abortion fight has long way to go in Illinois
Abortion opponents in Illinois shouldn't count themselves out despite Gov. Bruce Rauner's signing of controversial abortion legislation last month, Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard), the House GOP floor leader, told the DuPage Policy Journal recently.
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School district, Township Officials of Illinois opposes property tax freeze
An education representative in one of Illinois’ “collar counties” said opposition by township government leaders or any leaders to the state legislature’s proposed two-year property tax freeze was welcome because of the funding property taxes provide.
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Naperville assessor says schools won't get fair funding until property taxes are fair
Property valuation in Illinois, especially in Chicago, must become more uniformly closer to reality before school funding will be more equitably distributed, Naperville Township's longtime assessor told the DuPage Policy Journal.
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Local governments' opposition to property tax freeze no surprise, Burr Ridge mayor says
Illinois township governments' opposition to a property tax freeze, including a now-defeated amendment that would have required voter referendums on such freezes in most counties, is predictable, said the Burr Ridge village mayor.
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Ives expected to file for governor after gathering nearly 13,000 signatures
With nearly three times the number of signatures needed to get on the ballot in hand, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has announced she will file to run against Gov. Bruce Rauner in the 2018 Republican primary.
Government
Breen states bill mandating junior high civics education is a 'significant mandate'
Three GOP legislators argued adamantly against mandating civics curriculum in junior high school.
Government
Bellock says put children first at panel hearing on Healthcare and Family Services suit
Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wants to see Illinois children receive the best mental health care possible.
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Khouri receives endorsements from GOP state lawmakers
With three GOP state senators offering endorsements, 49th House District candidate Tonia Khouri feels confident.
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Ives stands with property owners in debate over wireless antennas
Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) leaves no question what side she’s on in the growing debate between state municipalities and advocates of faster cellular networks.
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Fortner in favor of bill allowing 5G wireless antennas in Illinois
Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) wasn’t about to stand in the way of progress.
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Government
Bellock shares her concern for safety net hospitals
Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) shared her concern for safety net hospitals at a House Appropriations Human Services Committee hearing on hospital assessment Tuesday.