Illinois politicians vote to divert $300M from state coffers to fuel local spending

By Amy Korte

03/16/2017

Despite Illinois’ billions in deficit spending and skyrocketing debt, the Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 278, which would transfer an additional $300 million per year of state income tax funds to local governments, continuing to prop up local overspending that fuels high property taxes.

TAGS: Illinois House of Representatives, LGDF: Local Government Distributive Fund, property taxes

Madigan makes history while Illinois’ middle class races toward extinction

By Austin Berg

01/12/2017

At the end of his term in 2019, Madigan will be the longest-serving House speaker of any state in modern U.S. history.

TAGS: Mike Madigan

Madigan set to become longest-serving House speaker in modern U.S. history

By Austin Berg

01/11/2017

Chicago Democrat Mike Madigan will hold the speakership for a record 17th time.

TAGS: ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, Mike Madigan

The Illinoisans who vote for Madigan

By Austin Berg

10/07/2016

Just as Illinoisans elect state representatives, state representatives elect the speaker of the House every two years. To become the speaker, Madigan just needs a majority vote.

TAGS: ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, Mike Madigan

Unemployment bill easily clears Illinois House

By Mark Fitton

12/02/2015

House Bill 1285 also clarifies the definitions of employee misconduct allowing for denial of benefits.

TAGS: unemployment

Illinois House balks on real workers’ compensation reform

By Heather Weiner

06/07/2015

Illinois’ economy remains hamstrung by a broken system.

TAGS: Jay Hoffman, Jim Durkin, Mike Madigan, Ron Sandack, turnaround agenda, workers compensation

The pension funding guarantee: an irresponsible plan

03/31/2013

This memo provides a review of the funding guarantee provisions found in the pension reform bills that currently are or have been under consideration by the Illinois General Assembly.

Would New Legislature Repeal the Tax Hike?

By Brian Costin

12/31/2010

If the vote been delayed for the new legislature to be sworn in Illinois there is a good chance the income tax hike vote wouldnt have been passed.

Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?

05/07/2010

Did your legislator stand up for the kids? Or did they stand with the union lobbyists?

Jay Hoffman

Illinois politicians vote to divert $300M from state coffers to fuel local spending

Madigan makes history while Illinois’ middle class races toward extinction

Madigan set to become longest-serving House speaker in modern U.S. history

The Illinoisans who vote for Madigan

Unemployment bill easily clears Illinois House

Illinois House balks on real workers’ compensation reform

The pension funding guarantee: an irresponsible plan

Would New Legislature Repeal the Tax Hike?

Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students