Driver headaches and corruption flow from red-light cameras. Two bills with bipartisan support would ban the traffic devices in Illinois.
50 Illinois leaders unite in opposition to progressive income tax
Civic leaders across the state have signed onto an open letter declaring their opposition to a progressive income tax, as momentum continues to build against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature proposal.
Yingling stands with Illinois taxpayers against progressive income tax hike
State lawmakers should follow state Rep. Sam Yingling’s example, and muster the courage to reject the $3.4 billion tax hike proposal.
Illinois taxpayers could cut back local governments under bipartisan bill
The Citizens Empowerment Act would let taxpayers cut local government at the ballot box. Illinois lawmakers from both parties are backing it.
Illinois House bill would bar governments from using taxes to fight consolidation
A proposal in the Illinois House would stop local government leaders from using public resources to fight efforts to consolidate any government unit.
Bipartisan township consolidation bill reintroduced in Springfield
Former Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the bill before leaving office, but bipartisan support in the General Assembly may send it back to the governor’s desk.
Bipartisan township consolidation bill heads to governor’s desk
The bill would make it easier for McHenry County residents to dissolve the county’s 17 townships at the ballot box – and find tax relief through cost savings.
McHenry County township consolidation bill advances to Senate floor
The bill would make it easier for McHenry County residents to dissolve the county’s 17 townships at the ballot box – and find relief through tax savings.
Did your state representative take Madigan money?
Campaign finance records reveal more than 60 sitting state representatives have received nearly $15 million from the state’s most powerful politician over the course of their careers. In turn, they often give him one of the most important votes he needs to maintain power: the vote for speaker of the House.
Top 10 recipients of Madigan money
More than 60 sitting state representatives have received money from Madigan over the course of their careers, totaling around $15 million.