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Rep. Jeanne Ives continues her campaign to deny Gov. Bruce Rauner renomination as the Republican candidate for governor — a race in which Congressman John…
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With Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's announcement last week that she won't be running for re-election, hopefuls are lining up to run. Opposition…
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A potential framework for a balanced state budget relies on both cuts, and bringing in more money to state coffers. That does include an income tax hike.…
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Commentary — Let’s be blunt: Illinois needs higher taxes.That statement might come as a shock to citizens under the illusion that all would be well, if…
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A Chicago alderman has proposed a penny per ounce tax on sugary drinks in that city. There is also an effort to make that happen statewide.Elissa Bassler…
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Americans' love affair with sweets is well known. It also contributes to health problems like obesity, diabetes and even heart disease. And where do most…
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An Illinois House committee has rejected a proposed tax on sweetened drinks that supporters say would help fight obesity. The House Revenue and Finance…
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Illinois already has so-called 'sin taxes' on alcohol, tobacco and gambling. Now lawmakers are trying to add sugary drinks to that list. The proposal…