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Davidsmeyer says new tax structure would raise taxes, cause residents to leave

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

House Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) said the graduated income tax will cause Illinois to lose even more residents than it already has.

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Pro-life worker finds stealth passage of abortion bill unfair, some lawmakers' votes 'hypocritical'

By Glenn Minnis | May 31, 2019

Kara Gray is baffled about where lawmakers in Springfield get the idea that most Illinoisans are in support of legislation that critics insist will turn the state into the “abortion capital of the country.”

From Peoria Standard

Butler says Democrats' policies, such as graduated income tax proposal, drive Illinoisans from the state

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

House Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) said Monday that Illinois' policies continue to drive people out of the state.

Former state university employee Rowland paid in $53K to pension fund, could collect $969K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Former state university employee Karen Rowland, who retired in April 2019, saved $52,639 toward a pension over 23 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB262

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois SB262 passed the state House on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1932

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois SB1932 passed the state House on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1507

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2019

Illinois SB1507 passed the state House on May 30.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1244

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2019

Illinois SB1244 passed the state House on May 30.

Former state university employee Neff paid in $56K to pension fund, could collect $1.11M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2019

Former state university employee Benjamin Neff, who retired in April 2019, saved $55,807 toward a pension over 31 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.