The Illinois state senators who pledged not to raise taxes By Brendan Bakala 01/20/2017 As pressure mounts on state senators and representatives to vote in favor of multibillion-dollar tax hikes, lawmakers should remember the promises they’ve made to taxpayers. TAGS: Bill Brady, Christine Radogno, Dave Syverson, income tax, Jim Oberweis, John Cullerton, Kyle McCarter, Sue Rezin, taxes, Tim Bivins