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This is a season of hope for millions of Americans. This week, Jewish families celebrate Passover and retell the story of God’s deliverance of the Jewish people. This Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ and...
Even If You Voted, Your Job’s Not Over By Grant Spooner 4/13/2016
By the time many of you read this, you would have had the opportunity to vote April 4, or before, for one or more races in your communities.
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Today, President Donald J. Trump will meet with first responders who courageously jumped into action during the I-85 bridge collapse in Atlanta, and thank them for their service. Our first responders are the bravest among us, and...
Illinois Supreme Court’s denial of quicker AFSCME appeal means taxpayers still on the hook for millions each month
A recent Illinois Supreme Court order allows AFSCME to continue to stall implementation of a contract for state workers. For each month the contract...
From Illinois Policy April 2017
Illinois’ revenues are falling each month of this fiscal year, and it will be difficult to change course.
Illinois’ fiscal condition is in bad shape and worsening. Jim Muschinske, revenue manager for the Commission on Government Forecasting...
ISRA Thursday Bulletin - April 13, 2017
Executive Director's Message
The Illinois Legislature has recessed until April 25th. When they return, there will be 28 action- packed days until the spring session ends on May 31st. Be prepared for legislative alerts. ...
Posted on April 7, 2017 by Becky Akers
At cross purposes with the state
As Holy Week begins this Sunday, Christians worldwide will celebrate Jesus Christ’s joyous arrival in Jerusalem. His Passion follows a few days later, when Israel’s rulers arrest...
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President Donald J. Trump believes our moral duty to the taxpayer requires us to make our government leaner and more accountable. Today's announcement of his “Comprehensive Plan for Reforming the Federal Government and Reducing the Federal Civilian...
Editors note:
When discussion of raising the Property Tax Levy at local elected Boards begin, B0ard Members are told by staff, Superintendents, and or chairs of the Finance Committee how much money they need. The discussion is rarely if ever...
Australian Wearing Cross Beaten By Muslim Gang Shouting ‘F*** Jesus!’
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by JACK MONTGOMERY10 Apr 20175,088
Christians in Sydney, Australia, are being advised to hide their crosses after an Arabic-speaking gang shouting “F*** Jesus!” attacked a couple on a train while...
