Prairie State Wire

Pritzker's plan to skip pension payments gets 'cold water' thrown on it from both sides of aisle

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 21, 2019

The Illinois Republican Party is more than willing to make room for several top Democrats on its growing bandwagon of opposition to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to skip pension payments as part of his state budget.

Bill requiring state workers to be residents raises concern for GOP lawmakers, policy watchdog

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 20, 2019

Illinois State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is convinced the Illinois Senate’s unanimous passage of a bill requiring all new state workers to reside within the boundaries of the state screams desperation.

From Illinois Business Daily

Analysis: University of Chicago business school ranked nation’s 3rd best

By Illinois Business Daily reports | 5 years ago

University of Chicago's Booth Business School ranked in a tie for third among U.S. colleges offering master of business administration programs, according to a new study by U.S. News that examined 367 schools.

ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Awards $3 Million for Home Accessibility Program

By Press release submission | Apr 19, 2019

Program provides grants to seniors and persons with disabilities to make necessary repairs that will allow them to remain in their homes

From Illinois Business Daily

Average tax refund in Illinois ranks 7th highest in the nation

By Illinois Business Daily reports | 5 years ago

Average federal tax refunds in Illinois ranked seventh among the 50 states, according to a new analysis from the website 24/7 Wall St.

Op/Ed: Illinois manufacturers less optimistic with Pritzker’s tax hike plan

By Dennis LaComb – Vice President, Technology & Manufacturing Association | Apr 19, 2019

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ILLINOIS EPA: Accepting Applications for Driving a Cleaner Illinois Program Volkswagen Funding

By Press release submission | Apr 19, 2019

Volkswagen Settlement Funding for All-Electric School Bus Pilot Projects in Madison or St. Clair Counties

From South Cook News

Park Forest Mayor Vanderbilt believes solution to village's tax woes must come 'from the inside'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Newly elected Park Forest Mayor John Vanderbilt believes it is up to the people of the village to save themselves.

ILLINOIS LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION: Underage Compliance Report for Jersey County

By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2019

On April 15, 2019, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC), in conjunction with the Jersey County Sheriff's Office, conducted 13 underage compliance check(s). During the operation, there were no prior violator(s) re-tested for compliance.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Illinois schools receiving 5,000 trees from IDOT

By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2019

Annual Earth Day tradition replaces those lost to construction, maintenance activities

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: IDNR Announces Spring 2019 Habitat Fund Project Grants

By Press release submission | Apr 17, 2019

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the approval of more than $1.9 million in grants for 13 wildlife habitat projects through the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program.

Bill to change local term limits passes Senate

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 17, 2019

A bill that changes term limits for municipalities passed the state Senate on Friday after failing earlier in that day's session.

From Illinois Business Daily

Analysis: Which college outdoor track program grossed the most in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | 5 years ago

Judson University, Robert Morris University Illinois and Trinity Christian College top the list of highest grossing college outdoor track programs in Illinois in 2016

Rep. Bailey's bill that doubles fines for school bus-passing violations advances through House

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 13, 2019

A bill that doubles the fine for passing school buses when children are loading and unloading passed the House of Representatives on Thursday.

Pritzker pushes lawmakers to pass 'fair tax,' says critics are 'defending an unfair status quo'

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 13, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues to urge lawmakers to pass legislation allowing Illinoisans to vote on a graduated income tax instead of the current flat-tax structure.

Peoria business groups, officials, educators make funding requests before Senate subcommittee

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 13, 2019

Peoria residents addressed Illinois lawmakers during a hearing Monday about potential funding for infrastructure projects through a proposed capital bill.

Pritzker's 'fair tax' plan includes provisions for additional taxes on income, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 13, 2019

Language in the constitutional amendment proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker as part of his graduated income tax could leave Illinoisans on the hook for additional taxes, claim critics of the plan.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: Illinois receives additional $15 million to fight opioid crisis; Illinois on track to receive $29 million more in 2020

By Press release submission | Apr 12, 2019

IDHS secures $15 million in federal funding to expand opioid use disorder treatment in Illinois

Analysis: Illinois’ state and local tax burden is highest in U.S.

By LGIS Newsfeed | Apr 12, 2019

Illinois’ state and local effective tax rate ranks the highest in the nation, according to a new study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE: Less Than One Week Left to File Taxes for 2019

By Press release submission | Apr 11, 2019

Over four million taxpayers have filed; Extended hours being offered for last-minute assistance