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Illinois’ audited financials for fiscal year 2018 still not published – Center Square
July 11, 2019
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In Chicago and Illinois, the downside of a higher minimum wage – Chicago Tribune
July 11, 2019
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CTU Threatens Teachers Strike in a Month if No Contract Completed – WTTW
July 11, 2019
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New Illinois gas tax hurting South Beloit gas stations – Rockford Register-Star
July 11, 2019
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Cook County judge rules Illinois lawmakers cannot reject their own pay raises – IL Policy
July 11, 2019
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Gas tax money will go to new and improved roads – Eric Allie Cartoon
July 11, 2019
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Illinois End of Session Report – Lexology
July 11, 2019
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Nice summary of the major items if you haven’t been keeping up.
Activists Try to Stop a Huge Chicago Development Over $1.3 Billion in Tax Incentives – Wall Street Journal
July 11, 2019
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Activists are suing the city to stop developer Sterling Bay from proceeding with its Lincoln Yards development, one of the largest urban mixed-use projects in the country. They argue the city improperly handed out $1.3 billion in tax incentives as part of the deal.
America’s Top States for Business in 2019 – CNBC
July 11, 2019
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CNBC puts Illinois at No. 30.
Chicago Earns ‘F’ Grade for Fiscal Health – Truth in Accounting
July 11, 2019
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A chance to change the trajectory of our state – Opinion – Crain’s
July 11, 2019
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Comment: We who oppose the progressive income tax “aren’t genuine in now suddenly caring about the best interests of our working families,” writes Quentin Fulks, who runs the pro-tax operation.
Illinois’ Prison Population Is Down 20 Percent — Who Gets Credit? – NPR IL
July 11, 2019
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Dramatic rise in property taxes for Cook County, Chicago’s North Side – WGN
July 11, 2019
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