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Watchdog to Chicago: Raise taxes, shrink government in debt crisis

By Robert Hadley | Dec 18, 2017

According to a report by the nonprofit Truth in Accounting (TIA) watchdog group, 41 states are facing mountains of debt, and Illinois is one of the worst offenders.

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Illinois GOP release states Pritzker 'continues to lie to Illinoisans'

By Robert Hadley | Dec 15, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker drew criticism this week for his personal investments in Big Oil, apparently contradicting his public statements condemning the fossil fuel industry, according to a press release from the Illinois Republican Party.

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WirePoints founder fears another tax hike coming down the road

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 14, 2017

Mark Glennon worries that the worst of Illinois’ crippling tax problems may not be over for already hard-hit residents.

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Ives calls report on deaths at veterans home 'sickening'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 14, 2017

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is speaking out in the wake of a WBEZ report, "Surviving the War, But Not the Veterans Home," that uncovered that at least 13 residents of a west central Illinois veterans home have died from Legionnaires’ disease over the last two years.

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treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar returns $200 contribution from Patricia Graves

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 14, 2017

The campaign committee of treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar, Ameya Pawar for Governor, returned a $200 contribution from Patricia Graves on Dec. 14

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McSweeney joins Ives in calling for investigation into resignation of Rauner's top lawyer

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 14, 2017

Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) recently joined Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), who is challenging Gov. Bruce Rauner in the GOP primary, in calling for an investigation into the resignation of Rauner’s former general counsel, Dennis Murashko, McSweeney said in a release.

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treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar returns $500 contribution from Janna Dutton

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 14, 2017

The campaign committee of treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar, Ameya Pawar for Governor, returned a $500 contribution from Janna Dutton on Dec. 14

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treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar returns $125,000 contribution from William Hobert

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 14, 2017

The campaign committee of treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar, Ameya Pawar for Governor, returned a $125,000 contribution from William Hobert on Dec. 14

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treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar returns $500 contribution from Jonathan Kamp

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 14, 2017

The campaign committee of treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar, Ameya Pawar for Governor, returned a $500 contribution from Jonathan Kamp on Dec. 14

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treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar returns $15,000 contribution from Kristy Kitzmiller

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 14, 2017

The campaign committee of treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar, Ameya Pawar for Governor, returned a $15,000 contribution from Kristy Kitzmiller on Dec. 14

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treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar returns $3,472.18 contribution from William Hobert

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 14, 2017

The campaign committee of treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar, Ameya Pawar for Governor, returned a $3,472.18 contribution from William Hobert on Dec. 14

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treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar returns $2,400 contribution from Margit Kir-Stimon

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 14, 2017

The campaign committee of treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar, Ameya Pawar for Governor, returned a $2,400 contribution from Margit Kir-Stimon on Dec. 14

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treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar returns $4,809.80 contribution from William Hobert

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 14, 2017

The campaign committee of treasurer candidate Ameya Pawar, Ameya Pawar for Governor, returned a $4,809.80 contribution from William Hobert on Dec. 14

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McSweeney sides with Ives in call for an investigation into Rauner firing of top attorney

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 13, 2017

State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) insists he’s not only in agreement with Rep. Jeanne Ives' (R-Wheaton) call for an investigation of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent firing of former top attorney Dennis Murashko, he’s also convinced it stands as yet another example of why Ives needs to replace Rauner in Springfield in 2018.

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Editor sees a lot of momentum behind tax reform bill

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 12, 2017

“There’s a lot of momentum behind the tax bill and in Congress in general," Continetti, editor of the Washington Free Beacon, said during a recent appearance on the "Chicago's Morning Answer."

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Ives running mate says Rauner sold state 'a bill of goods'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 12, 2017

Rich Morthland, who was tapped by Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) to be her running mate in her bid to unseat Gov. Bruce Rauner, said Ives is starting to elevate Illinois by doing some of the things Rauner promised, but never saw fit to follow through on.

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Economist says forget reconciliation, pass Senate version of tax reform bill

By Robert Hadley | Dec 12, 2017

As Congress prepares to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of a tax reform bill championed by President Donald Trump, at least one economist is saying the committees are a waste of time.

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Khouri: It's wrong for politicians to 'kick the can down the road'

By Angela Underwood | 2 years ago

DuPage County Board member Tonia Khouri said a one-party control or not tax burden is tearing up the state.

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Time to end 'property tax racket' run by Berrios, Kennedy says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 12, 2017

Chris Kennedy, a Democratic candidate for governor, is calling on Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios to step down based on reports that his office has rigged the system in favor of property tax lawyers and the wealthy.

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Chicago alderman candidate Leslie A Hairston returns $5,000 contribution from Smart Hotels/Olympia Chicago LLC

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 8, 2017

The campaign committee of Chicago alderman candidate Leslie A Hairston, Friends of Leslie A Hairston, returned a $5,000 contribution from Smart Hotels/Olympia Chicago LLC on Dec. 8