Preston, a Chicago Democrat, said the measure is intended to ease financial pressure on working families already struggling with rising living costs. #williepreston #senate #insurance
“We impose a motor fuel tax across the state that was adjusted six years ago, seven years ago now, in 2019, but then we impose a sales tax on top of that motor fuel tax,” Spain said. #tax #gas
'Now more than ever, we must elect leaders who are accountable to the people of Illinois and committed to dismantling the systems that have created these inequities.” #endorsement #election
During the debate, Stratton called for a federal minimum wage significantly higher than current proposals under discussion in Congress. #debate #fox32 #senate
The fireworks were few and far between, with the candidates largely in alignment on their conservative visions for the state. #primaryelection #illinoisgop
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 #
The ad, narrated over clips from news coverage, opens with the line, “Willie Preston is a fighter who runs toward trouble,” framing the Chicago Democrat as someone who intervenes when others hesitate. #ad #campaign #election