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Credit analysts cautious over Illinois budget, infrastructure plan – Reuters
June 3, 2019
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What they were thinking but didn’t say: “We sure hope we’re the ones hired to rate all those bond offerings that will be coming.”
$275 million set aside for Rockford passenger rail in state capital spending plan – WREX
June 3, 2019
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Pritzker said ‘Think big.’ Lawmakers taxed big and spent big. – Editorial – Chicago Tribune
June 3, 2019
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Here’s What You’ll Pay More For as Lawmakers Approve New Taxes – NBC Chicago
June 3, 2019
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Most violent weekend in Chicago this year: At least 52 shot, 10 fatally – Chicago Tribune
June 3, 2019
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At least 52 people were shot across Chicago over the weekend, the most violent of the year as summer gets underway, with a toll even higher than during the long Memorial Day holiday just a week earlier. More than half the victims were wounded during a 12-hour burst of gunfire from Friday evening to Saturday morning. At least four of the 31 people shot during that time died after attacks on the West and South sides. By the time the weekend ended, at least 10 people were dead, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Illinois state budget includes tax credits for some industries – Center Square
June 3, 2019
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Illinois lawmakers repeal 3 percent pension-spiking cap – The Center Square
June 3, 2019
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And the teachers unions are delighted. Spike away to your hearts’ content.
Illinois marijuana growers plan hiring binge – Crain’s
June 3, 2019
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Another union handout: “The Illinois cannabis legislation contains multiple references to labor-peace agreements, which will be part of the selection criteria for applicants for new licenses for distribution centers. The intent of the legislation was clear: “to have good, well-paying union jobs in this industry,” Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, a Democrat from Westchester, testified just before the vote May 31 in the Illinois House.”
Illinois lawmakers adjourn with a budget and new capital and bond plans – The Bond Buyer
June 3, 2019
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Comment: This is the best summary yet, but as it says, you can’t tell about everything because the budget hasn’t been released — just highlights.
How Illinois’s landmark legislative session will impact Chicago – Curbed Chicago
June 3, 2019
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Chicago Will Get a Casino as Part of Illinois Gambling Expansion – Bloomberg
June 3, 2019
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Celebrating the win – Eric Allie Cartoon
June 3, 2019
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Comment: The caption should say “and many Republicans, too.”
What the Gov had to say about the 101st Session’s “progress” – IL Review
June 3, 2019
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State minimum wage hike to boost city personnel cost in coming years – Galesburg
June 3, 2019
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Illinois lawmakers vote to allow sports betting, approve Chicago casino – Reuters
June 3, 2019
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Illinois state lawmakers pass $1,600 pay raise for themselves – IL Policy
June 3, 2019
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Illinois state lawmakers pass $1,600 pay raise for themselves
Illinois lawmakers hike taxes, their own pay – The Center Square
June 3, 2019
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Illinois’ Reckless $45 Billion Capital Spending Binge
June 3, 2019
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A spending binge so massive, prepared by proven incompetents and dumped on the General Assembly along with thousands of pages of other budget and spending matters inevitably will be loaded with pork and waste.
‘Consequential’ Session Comes to a Close; Pritzker Takes a Victory Lap – WTTW
June 3, 2019
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