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Monday, October 14, 2019

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From Prairie State Wire

Illinois tops Kiplinger’s list of 'least tax-friendly' states in nation

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | 6 days ago

Illinois has been named the nation’s 'least tax-friendly' state in a new analysis by Kiplinger.

From Prairie State Wire

U.S. Senate Resolution: No bailing out Illinois

By Karen Kidd | 6 days ago

The Land of Lincoln is suffering a number of financial woes, fueled in large part by unfunded pension liabilities, but neither Illinois nor any other state should expect a bailout from Uncle Sam, according to a resolution introduced into the senate last summer.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 71: Happy Manufacturing Day

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2019

Happy Manufacturing Day

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 71: McCombie to Host Free Citizenship Seminar

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2019

McCombie to Host Free Citizenship Seminar

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 89: Chesney Capitol Report 2019 Newsletter

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2019

Chesney Capitol Report 2019 Newsletter

From Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 37: Senator Weaver to host community events October 17 in Orion and October 22 in Metamora

By Press release submission | 12 days ago

Senator Chuck Weaver will be hosting two free community events in October to talk with local residents about community and legislative issues.

From Prairie State Wire

FBI and IRS raid three villages in Sen. Sandoval's 11th District

By Zeta Cross | 13 days ago

Within three days after FBI and IRS agents raided the home and offices of Illinois state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) , agents made early morning raids on three southwest villages in Sandoval’s district.

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Rep. Chesney trying to restore tax credit for vehicle trade-ins; says $10K cap hurts working poor

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2019

First-term Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is pushing a pair of bills aimed at repealing a newly enacted law that caps the tax credit for motor-vehicle trade-ins at $10,000.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 74: Rep. Swanson Reminds about Flag Honors Alerts

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2019

Rep. Swanson Reminds about Flag Honors Alerts

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 90: Rep. Demmer and Sen. Stewart Host Successful Children’s Expo

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2019

Rep. Demmer and Sen. Stewart Host Successful Children’s Expo

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 18 days ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

From Rockford Sun

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 89: Chesney Reminds about Flag Honors Alerts

By Press release submission | 18 days ago

Chesney Reminds about Flag Honors Alerts

Politics

Rep. Chesney to donate state's pay raise to local charities 'that reflect Northwest Illinoisans' values'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently proved that he is willing to put his money where his mouth is.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 19 days ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

From Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 37: Weaver Appointed to Business Diversity Task Force

By Press release submission | 20 days ago

State Senator Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) has been appointed to serve on the Diversity Task Force on Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE).

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Northwest Illinois for the week of August 19

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Northwest Illinois during the week of August 19.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 71: Happy 100th Birthday!

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2019

Happy 100th Birthday!

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 74: “Tick Talk 101” to be hosted by Rep. Dan Swanson in Henry County

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2019

“Tick Talk 101” to be hosted by Rep. Dan Swanson in Henry County

Politics

Rep. Chesney to host 'Pizza and Politics' event

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2019

Freshmen Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) will co-host a “Pizza and Politics” gathering at the Grove Community Center at Pinecrest in Mt. Morris on Sept. 25, beginning at 5 pm.