Budget breakdown: Tax increases draws ire from Illinois lawmakers – State Journal-Register (Springfield)

No GOP lawmakers voted for the budget last year, including state Sen. Steve McClure, of Springfield. High taxes, he said, have already placed a burden on local businesses — pointing to the recent temporary closure of Loukinens’ on 4th and the permanent closure of Alexander's Steakhouse. "Why isn't the governor prioritizing people like them?," McClure said following the speech. "Instead, he is prioritizing people of other countries and also encouraging them to keep on coming."