Illinois Policy 12/19/2016 Though Chicago already has the highest sales tax in the nation as well as massive property taxes, the Chicago City Council passed new hikes on parking fees in Midway and O’Hare airports. ‘Tis the season to score a...
A Chicago City Council committee on June 17 approved regulations for ridesharing that would likely end the service as residents know it – and quite possibly drive Uber and Lyft out of town. The proposed ordinance requires rideshare drivers, who already undergo company-required background...
News From State Representative Mark Batinick   For Immediate Release                                                                      Contact: Debbie Kraulidis March 24, 2017                                                                                                         (815) 254-0000   Batinick, Skillicorn file legislation to give Comptroller greater discretion following court ruling on legislator pay   SPRINGFIELD – In response to the recent court ruling authorizing...
Lawmakers blame poor policy decisions for Illinois' near-worst income growth By Michael Carroll | Illinois News Network Jun 23, 2017 Shutterstock photo ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK Nearly every state in the union has outpaced the rate of personal income growth in Illinois...
News From State Representative Mark Batinick   For Immediate Release                                                                      Contact: Debbie Kraulidis December 21, 2016                                                                                                (815) 254-0000   House and Senate GOP Legislators call on Comptroller Mendoza to defend “No Budget No Pay”   PLAINFIELD – A group of sixteen House Republican legislators are calling...

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