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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer

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Preston Backs Governor’s Budget, Says Illinois ‘Refuses to Lay Down’

“As the Trump administration continues to strip our state of the programs and benefits our communities need and deserve, Illinois refuses to lay down,” Preston said. #budget #governor #address

Meyers-Martin Calls for ‘Responsible and Compassionate’ State Budget Following Governor’s Address

“As we begin the budget negotiating process, we need to focus on delivering a responsible and compassionate plan that addresses community concerns and uplifts families,” Meyers-Martin said. #budget #address #lawmaker

Lawmakers discuss budget, spending, tax credits as Illinois Senate returns

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to deliver his budget address to both houses of the General Assembly later this month. #budget #senate #lawmakers

Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressures

Welch was addressing questions about the Bears’ request for property tax breaks and more than $800 million in state support for infrastructure upgrades. #budget #chicagobears #

Chicago council, ‘starting to legislate,’ sends $16.7 billion budget to mayor

The alternative budget also includes a roughly $1 billion sweep of tax-increment-financing dollars to Chicago Public Schools. #chicago #budget #thecentersquare

Requests for new K-12 funding in Illinois likely to outstrip available resources

ISBE board members were briefed on the funding requests during their monthly meeting Thursday in Chicago. #funding #schools

Poll Finds Broad Support in Chicago for Higher Taxes on Large Corporations to Fund Schools

The results come as city officials and alderpersons continue to debate budget priorities, including proposals related to school funding, social services, and a potential reinstatement of a corporate head tax. #taxes #poll

LIHEAP Energy Assistance Applications Open for Seniors, People with Disabilities and Families with Young Children

The program began accepting applications this week from income-qualified residents who are 60 or older, living with a disability, or who have at least one child age 5 or younger. #energy

Bailey Accuses Pritzker of Deflecting on Illinois Budget Woes

“To blame President Trump for Illinois’ budget problems is like blaming the White Sox’s losing record on the fans. It is absurd,” #budget

Aldermen call for transparency as Chicago wrestles with deficit over $1 billion

Alderman Samantha Nugent asked to see a $3 million budget analysis prepared for the city by Ernst & Young. Alderman Brendan Reilly repeated Nugent’s question to Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman. #deficit

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