Gov. Rauner urges lawmakers to pass GOP 'compromise' budget plan; Democrats scoff
By Dan McCaleb, Greg Bishop and Cole Lauterbach | Illinois News Network
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ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
Almost two full years into a budget impasse that has...
Illinoisans express alarm and anger at a government that has failed to align with their interests.
Through a variety of segments on Upstream Ideas, Illinois Opportunity Project spokesmen help connect the dots between voters' visceral understanding that they’re being scammed and the mechanics of our...
BALANCED BUDGET, REFORM | June 15, 2017
GOV. RAUNER CALLS FOR 10-DAY SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
“Gov. Bruce Rauner on Thursday called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session beginning next week, to try to put an end to...
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2017 From Illinois Review
THE TYRANNY OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE STATE
By Philip Hamburger -
What’s the greatest threat to liberty in America? Liberals rail at Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration and his hostility toward the press, while conservatives...
Illinois Policy June 2017
There are fewer Illinoisans working today than there were 10 years ago. Millions of Illinoisans are feeling the brunt of the state’s economic pain and financial meltdown in the form of joblessness and hopelessness. Too many families...
Illinois Senate Democrats recently passed an income tax hike that would raise the individual rate to nearly 5 percent. This tax hike would hit Illinoisans’ wallets and further weaken the state’s economy.
But the negative effect of the tax hike wouldn’t end...
Senate Democrats approve $5.4 billion in tax increases; GOP Rep. Ives takes control of bill in House
By Greg Bishop and Dan McCaleb
May 23, 2017 Updated May 23, 2017
Greg Bishop | Illinois News Network
State Sen. Toi Hutchinson,...
Audit panel reviewing state lease deal that some call an affront to taxpayers
By Michael Carroll and Greg Bishop
May 26, 2017
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Mike Hoffman, acting director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, testified Thursday...
Ted Dabrowski
Dedicated to getting the US back on track, starting with Illinois. Go big or go home.
John Klingner
Is it just me, or does the world need a little less government and a little more free market?
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Brendan Bakala
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MAY 18, 2017
The plant will close its doors by July 17 and offer some employees relocation opportunities.
Butterball announced that it will close its Montgomery-based facility, costing 600 jobs. The Montgomery plant specialized in bacon processing...
