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Legislator pushes back on higher hotel taxes as part of Chicago tourism plan

"I think even if the Tourism Bureau needs more money they need to find it out of existing funds,” Ugaste told The Center Square. #tax

Illinois voters sounding off on three nonbinding questions

Republicans voted present and walked off the House floor in protest after Democrats approved the questions. State Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, said there are many other important questions to ask voters that should be binding. #questions

Pritzker on Johnson’s proposed $300M tax hike: ‘Property taxes are too high’

Johnson blamed “the ultra rich and corporations” for advocating against a Chicago tax increase on property sales and a progressive state income tax voters have rejected. #taxes

Database: At least 418 Illinois youth have had gender transition since 2019

“These practices are not based in well-established science and present unknown health risks to children,” the group said. #illinoisyouth

Lawmakers recall former Illinois House speaker’s tactics ahead of corruption trial

Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain are facing 23 counts of racketeering, bribery and official misconduct charges as part of a federal indictment. #

Illinois quick hits: Police arrest two girls for school threats

Police have now charged a 14-year-old girl who attends Joliet West High School with felony disorderly conduct. #illinois

Illinois’ rising tax burden costs residents

“The combination of all the different taxes Illinoisans pay show that their burden overall really takes a chunk of change out of their dollars.” #taxes

Madigan seeks to limit evidence from prosecutors in corruption trial

He faces 23 counts of racketeering, bribery, and official misconduct as part of a federal indictment. Madigan has pleaded not guilty. #trial

Illinois’ Scholarship Tax Credit Program Comes to an End

Opponents of the Invest in Kids program claimed that it took away funding from public education... #publiceducation #schoolchoice #investinkids

Pritzker says Rental Assistance Funding Diverted to Help Pay for Migrant Care

Pritzker says Rental Assistance Funding Diverted to Help Pay for Migrant Care (Springfield, IL) (via The Center Square) — When asked if the state would consider...

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