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Analysis: How much more will Wilmington residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 1, 2020

Wilmington residents will have to pay $7,388,866 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Fricilone for Congress receives $250 during Q3 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 1, 2020

Fricilone for Congress received $250 during the third quarter 2019.

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Analysis: How much more will Monee residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 29, 2020

Monee residents will have to pay $7,526,020 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Underwood's narrative of a working nurse may not be all it appears to be

By April Bamburg | Feb 28, 2020

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) who is running for re-election to represent Illinois’ 14th District, is positioning herself as a nurse with experience working with patients to treat medical conditions. But there’s no evidence she actually worked with patients.

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Analysis: How much more will Crest Hill residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2020

Crest Hill residents will have to pay $8,537,952 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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McDermed says Pritzker was 'selling teaser rate before the big boom comes' in budget address

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 27, 2020

State Rep. Margo McDermed, R-Mokena, walked away from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent budget address feeling more fearful than ever about what she thinks could happen if he ever gets his way with his progressive tax proposal.

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Rezin says it sounds like Pritzker was 'setting the stage' for another new tax in budget address

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, walked away from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent budget address with an uneasy feeling.

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Analysis: How much more will Manhattan residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 27, 2020

Manhattan residents will have to pay $10,344,279 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Appellate judge Cobbs seeks state Supreme Court seat

By Tom Lawrence | Feb 26, 2020

Illinois 1st District Appellate Court Judge Cynthia Cobbs says she is ready for the next challenge.

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Illinois socialists get behind Sanders, Foxx, Newman in March primaries

By LGIS News Service | 1 month ago

Illinois voters supportive of the United States adopting a socialist economic and political system have been campaigning vigorously for three marquee candidates on the March 17 Democrat primary ballot.

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Analysis: How much more will Crete residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

Crete residents will have to pay $10,417,577 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 21: Ellman praises proposed community college apprenticeship program

By Press release submission | 1 month ago

State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) released the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address: “I was excited to see the governor propose a new community college apprentice program.

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Analysis: How much more will Channahon residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 25, 2020

Channahon residents will have to pay $11,008,020 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Rick Laib's campaign establishes a House committee

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 25, 2020

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Rick Laib, Committee to Elect Rick Laib, has established a House committee, according to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Rachel F. Ventura's campaign establishes a House committee

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 24, 2020

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Rachel F. Ventura, Rachel Ventura for Congress, has established a House committee, according to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Rep. Wehrli Responds to Pritzker Budget Address

By Press release submission | 1 month ago

Governor JB Pritzker presented a recommended Fiscal Year 2021 budget that increases state operating expenses by $2.2 billion.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 37: McDermed Hosting Final Senior Driving Seminars

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2020

As State Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) enters her final year in office, she is continuing her stellar record of providing services and informational events to her constituents with her first senior driving seminar of the year in March.

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Analysis: How much more will Aurora residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 24, 2020

Aurora residents will have to pay $14,023,398 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 29: Jones Promotes Property Tax Relief, High-Wage Job Growth After Governor’s Budget Address

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2020

State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, released the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 38: Rep. Meyers-Martin Advocates for Balanced Budget, Funding for Essential Services

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2020

State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday: