(Chicago, IL) — January 28, 2011. Despite the recently enacted Illinois income tax increase, which breathed a sigh of relief within the ranks of Illinois human service providers, Governor Pat Quinn will be imposing additional budget cuts on these groups in the current budget, according an Quinn administration source. Continue reading
(Springfield, IL) – January 28, 2011. GOP Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker kissed good-bye to an investment by American Aluminum Extrusion Co, based in Beloit, Wisconsin, which will open a new $7.5 million manufacturing facility in Roscoe, Illinois. Continue reading
(Springfield, IL) — January 25, 2011. Despite Illinois’ lingering financial crisis that includes $6 billion in unpaid bills to state vendors, a state lawmaker yesterday introduced legislation to create a permanent school supplies tax holiday in Illinois. Continue reading
(Springfield, IL) — January 24, 2011. Taking aim at ex-State Rep. Careen Gordon (D-Morris), newly-minted State Rep. Pam Roth (R-Morris) today introduced legislation that prohibit lawmakers from accepting a paid job within the executive branch for two years after the end of their terms. Continue reading
(Springfield, IL) — January 24, 2011. More Illinois families are saving for college, at least according to the latest financial report by Auditor General William Holland. Continue reading
(Springfield, IL) — January 20, 2011. State Rep. Fred Crespo (D-Hoffman Estates) has introduced legislation that aims to kick elected officials out of lucrative government lobbying jobs, jeopardizing the job of a prominent Cook County official. Continue reading
(Springfield, IL) — January 13, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn said he would give his signature to a 67% personal income tax increase. Continue reading
(Chicago, IL) — January 13, 2011. The day after the busiest lame-duck session of the General Assembly in recent history, Gov. Pat Quinn said he was unsure whether he would approve the abolition of the death penalty. Continue reading
(Springfield, IL) – January 7, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn and top legislative Democrats in Springfield say they have an agreement that will erase Illinois’ $15 billion deficit, send more money to Illinois schools and limit state spending for three years. Continue reading
(Chicago, IL) — January 05, 2011. Resolute Consulting, a national public affairs and strategic communications firm with offices in Chicago has hired Governor Pat Quinn’s video-guru, Emmy award-winning producer Simon Edelman. Continue reading
(Springfield, IL) – January 4, 2010. In order to get five new casinos, Illinois lawmakers may be willing to make it easier for the state’s 10 existing riverboats to expand. Continue reading