Statement from House Republican Leader Jim Durkin
“You have all heard the following statement: ‘it’s Déjà vu all over again.’ It has never been more true than today. What transpired is a repeat of the Illinois Democrats infamous temporary tax...
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...
Balich: voters should weigh in on any tax increase
Susan DeMar LaffertyContact ReporterDaily Southtown
January 11th 2016
Taxing bodies that want to go beyond the tax increases allowed by the state's tax cap must now seek voter approval through a referendum. They...
Top judges resign at troubled Social Security Chicago headquarters
By M.D. Kittle / October 19, 2016 / News / 33 Comments
Part 43 of 42 in the series Deadly Delays
MADISON, Wis. – The shake-up continues...
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THE TAX SYSTEM EXPLAINED IN BEER:
Suppose that every day, ten men go out
for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100.
If they paid their bill the way we pay
our taxes, it would go something like this...
The first four...
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...
Farmers Weekly
Tax tips for Farmers
Let’s talk about the ever-popular S corporation entity and some planning to help lower your taxes. These are by far the most popular choice for a new business with one owner or a few owners....
Lawmakers blame poor policy decisions for Illinois' near-worst income growth
By Michael Carroll | Illinois News Network
Jun 23, 2017
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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...
