Letter from state Rep. Dan Ugaste : Illinois is not doomed to property taxes rising every year — if we end one-party control – Chicago Tribune*

"For roughly 25 years, the Democrats have controlled state government — and Cook County far longer. When only one party governs, accountability disappears. Good ideas are blocked without debate, and failed policies continue. Bills that can help never receive hearings, let alone get to the floor for votes. Not because they lack merit, but because the majority party has absolute control over the process and refuses to allow debate."