Nursing home industry gives big to Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, who goes to bat for it on bid for tax breaks – Chicago Sun-Times

October 27, 2023

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon is backing legislation that would provide tens of millions of dollars in property tax breaks for nursing homes in Cook County after accepting nearly $2 million in campaign contributions from their industry trade group. The same group has given House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch $1.2 million since 2019.

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Ex Illini

2 years ago

Pay to play, it’s the Illinois way!

Riverbender

2 years ago

So if one group gets a break the others have to pay more. I suggest that we keep things just the way they are.

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