Towns and villages are concerned that even if a state budget is passed, the state could hold back money. So they’re looking at the taxpayer as a way to relieve some of this pressure and uncertainty so they can move forward with plans and fully funding their day-to-day operations.”

You might think state officials who saw Illinois’ prepaid college tuition program turn into a full-blown fiscal fiasco would have lost their appetite for financing higher education. If so, you don’t know Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker included what would be the nation’s first statewide plastic bag tax in his February budget proposal.

Carrie Zalewski has no experience in the complex energy and utility industries other than the cases she handled on the board that involved power plants. But those who know her describe her as intelligent and a quick study.

Presented with out comment, but more about Mr. Martire coming soon.

We will be writing on this soon.

Just 100 jobs but we’ll take it!