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Sosnowski: 'The unemployment offices need to reopen'

By Savannah Howe | May 24, 2021

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) has had enough of the state unemployment offices.

Syverson thanks his support staff on Administrative Professionals Day: 'Thanks for the great work you are doing'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 30, 2021

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) joined other Senate Republicans in thanking his administrative support staff this week in honor of Administrative Professionals Day.

Stadelman on journalism bill: 'People deserve to know what’s happening in their communities'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 28, 2021

A bill that aims to identify and improve areas underserved by local journalism passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support yesterday among hundreds of other bills as the legislature downshifts to bring this year's session to a close.

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Illinois voters shoot down Fair Tax proposal

By Savannah Howe | 5 years ago

Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.