Rather than bring in more money for the state, a pair of bills would probably drive more businesses out of Illinois, the founder of a financial website says.
A public policy group is calling on Illinoisans to demand that the Senate follow the House's lead and approve a bill that would allow voters to decide to consolidate local governments.
Gov. Bruce Rauner highlighted the measures he says will help the state achieve a balanced budget, both now and in the long term, to Rockford residents gathered at the Machine Shed restaurant recently.