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Illinois held down by economic, moral decay, analyst says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 2, 2017

While every state around it continues to grow in population and prosperity, Illinois keeps shrinking under the strain of higher taxes and more regulations, Michael Lucci, vice president of policy for the Illinois Policy Institute, said in an article on the institute's website.

Overtaxed Illinoisans also seeing nation's smallest growth in personal income

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 23, 2017

Illinois’ average personal income growth since the Great Recession is tied with Nevada for the worst in the country, according to data from the Pew Charitable Trusts recently published on the Illinois Policy Institute website.

Initiative to help youth succeed looking for innovative ideas, Wheeler says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 21, 2017

Chicago Beyond is inviting innovators to submit 90-second videos as applications for its second Go Innovate Challenge, a national initiative to support organizations working to help youth succeed, according to a recent posting on Rep. Barbara Wheeler's website.

Jesiel sees chance for budget, education reform in extended session

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 21, 2017

Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor) sees the special legislative session as an opportunity to put a budget in place and ensure that equitable education funding distribution reform happens, according to a press release.

Round Lake area consolidation efforts typify Illinois' struggles, writer argues

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 19, 2017

The Round Lake area in Lake County exemplifies Illinois’ strengths and weaknesses, a writer for the Illinois Policy Institute said recently. It is a contrast of stunning natural beauty and a close adaptable community set against inefficient local governance, Joe Kaiser wrote.

Jesiel cuts ribbon to transition North Point Marina to private control

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 18, 2017

Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor) celebrated the reopening of Winthrop Harbor's North Point Marina as a Westrec Marina recently, according to a press release.

Nekritz tells party she won't seek re-election in 2018

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 16, 2017

Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) recently notified Democratic Party committeemen in her district that she will be resigning a little before the end of her current term, according to a report from Capitol Fax.

Sauer challenges students to spend part of summer reading

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 12, 2017

Rep. Nick Sauer (R-Lake Barrington) is encouraging grade school students in his district to foster a love of reading over the summer with a club challenging them to tackle eight books, according to a press release.

Pork buyers from all over descend on Amlan facility in Vernon Hills

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 12, 2017

During a stop on the 2017 Illinois Pork Tour, 31 international buyers visited Amlan International in Vernon Hills to learn how the company allows producers to promote animal health, according to a press release from the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Repairs will cause brief closure on Old McHenry Road

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 11, 2017

A portion of Lake County’s Old McHenry Road will be closed from Tuesday through the morning of June 16 to facilitate repairs of a Wisconsin Central Railroad crossing, according to the Lake County Department of Transportation (DOT).

General Assembly gives itself another month to reach budget accord

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 8, 2017

The General Assembly will meet in a continuous session through June to try to put a budget in place for the new fiscal year, which begins on July 1.

McSweeney fights wasteful spending by blocking questionable lease payments

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 5, 2017

Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) noted his commitment to preventing wasteful spending in response to an IllinoisHompage.net article on a questionable warehouse lease for which he fought to block payments.

Madigan did disservice to all of Illinois by blocking budget, Jesiel says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 4, 2017

House Speaker Michael Madigan rejected bipartisan efforts to reach a budget deal in the General Assembly by not even calling the bill for a vote, Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Heights) said after the spring legislative session ended on Wednesday.

Madigan rep says Democratic gubernatorial candidates toe the line on tax increase

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 1, 2017

All of the Democrats hoping to unseat Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2018 are backing Speaker of the House Michael Madigan's budget goal of raising taxes rather than enacting reforms, a Madigan spokesman told the Chicago Tribune recently.

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Stratton Lock and Dam maintains restricted hours due to personnel shortage

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 31, 2017

A personnel shortage at Stratton Lock and Dam in Nunda Township is keeping the facility on restricted hours, according to a recent release from Rep. Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry).

Sauer signs onto request for attorney general to step into budget morass

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 28, 2017

Rep. Nick Sauer (R-Lake Barrington) and 39 of his fellow representatives have sent a letter to Attorney General Lisa Madigan asking her require the General Assembly to pass a revenue estimate before budget legislation.

Nekritz, Sente, Yingling constituents urged to pick up phone, help prevent more taxes

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 28, 2017

If the Illinois Republican Party's latest campaign works, Reps. Elaine Nekritz (D-Buffalo Grove), Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) and Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) will soon receive calls from their constituents demanding that they vote against a Senate budget plan that passed on Tuesday.