Business
Oberweis rejects blatant special-interest bill
Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) hates the idea of special-interest legislation.
State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Ill.)
Recent News About State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Ill.)
Government
State property tax would be 'insane,' Oberweis says
A suggestion floated during a recent Chicago-area conference calling for a state property tax and another for a progressive income tax would be crazy to adopt, Sen Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) said during a recent interview.
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Government
Senate panel backs plan for property tax exemption for disabled first responders
All but one member of the Senate Executive Committee lawmaker approved a homestead exemption for disabled first responders at the panel's hearing April 11.
Business
Steps can be taken to fix Illinois' tanking net worth, Oberweis says
The state of Illinois released its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the 2017 fiscal year this month showing the state's net worth, or "total primary government net position," has plummeted to a negative $137 billion.
Government
Oberweis makes plea to stop special interest legislation
Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) said at an impromptu press conference Tuesday that he was speaking from his heart about special interest legislation that his driving businesses out of the state he so loves.
Government
Hostile environment driving people to flee Illinois, Oberweis says
Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) said he isn’t surprised frustrated residents are turning their backs on Illinois.
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Business
Oberweis shocked by Rauner's decision to enact abortion expansion
Even after speaking to him, Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) doesn't understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner approved abortion expansion.
Business
Oberweis backs Rauner vow to change public education funding bill
Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) recently threw his support behind Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vow to issue use an amendatory veto if and when he receives Senate Bill 1 from Democratic lawmakers to remove provisions favorable to Chicago Public Schools (CPS), according to a release.
Business
Senate passes budget bills; Holmes, Murphy and Harmon vote yes
In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.
Business
Oberweis issues challenge to work to end hunger
Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove), a longtime supporter of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, delivered the keynote address at End Hunger Lobby Day in Springfield recently.