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Could Illinois’ Income Tax Hike Become Permanent?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) - Will Illinois’ temporary state income tax increase become permanent? Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) says yes, because the state’s financial...
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Illinois Aims to Reform ‘Out of Control’ Workers’ Comp System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) - Illinois’ legislative leaders are joining the governor in their commitment to reform the state’s workers’ compensation system. Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) says...
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Quinn’s Plan for Illinois Borrowing Draws Harsh Criticism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN/AP) - News that Gov. Pat Quinn is considering withholding money the state gives to local governments unless he gets more borrowing power is not going over well. “I find the...
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Ill. Lawmakers Still Handing Out Free Tuition Rides
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (IRN) – The old saying, “it’s not what you know but rather who you know” is still a factor in Illinois. A free tuition program – in which Illinois lawmakers are allowed to award...
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Mark Reardon: Gun Crimes, Pension Reform In Illinois, & Ilya Shapiro
St. Louis Police Chief Dan Isom explains why his officers are confronting more criminals with guns these days. The Mark Reardon Show Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno of LaMont in Cook County...
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Illinois House Rejects Pension Cuts For Lawmakers Only
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois legislators adjourned their special session Friday without making any progress on the state’s massive pension crisis, not even passage of a largely symbolic measure to...
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Illinois Inches Closer To Same-Sex Marriage Legalization
SPRINGFIELD, IL (IRN) - While a same-sex marriage bill passed an Illinois Senate committee along party lines, even one of the “no” voters says people should prepare for a different world. “Opinion in...
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Illinois Senate Leaders Reflect On Do-Nothing Lame Duck Session
SPRINGFIELD, IL (IRN) - Having cancelled today’s session, and possibly not meeting again, the leaders of the Illinois Senate look back on the two days of lame duck session just completed. “We’ve...
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Illinois Bill Would Ban Teens From Tanning Beds
SPRINGFIELD, IL (IRN) - A bill introduced in the Illinois Senate would ban sunless tanning beds for those 17 and younger. Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) is sponsoring the bill. She...
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Ill. Gov. Quinn To Decide on Tanning Ban For Minors
SPRINGFIELD, IL (IRN) - An ultraviolet suntan is unhealthy, according to cancer experts. “It’s a known carcinogen,” says Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), who sponsored a bill...
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Illinois Legislative Leaders Weigh-In on Rauner’s Position on Holding Outside...
(IRN) – Republican governor candidate Bruce Rauner doesn’t want state legislative leaders to hold outside jobs. So what do the Republican leaders think about that? Illinois Senate Minority Leader...
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GOP: Rauner Should Appoint Next Comptroller
CHICAGO (AP) – Republican legislative leaders say the only way to name a four-year replacement for late Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka is through an appointment by Republican Governor-elect Bruce...
View ArticleCritics of Ill. Senate Budget Plan Multiply, Skepticism Grows
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP/KMOX) — A plan to increase the income tax was adjusted upward slightly and a tax on services such as car repair and laundry surfaced Tuesday even as other parts of a monstrous...
View ArticleIllinois Senate Minority Leader Resigns Amid Budget Stalemate
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – An Illinois’ Senate Minority Leader is calling it quits. Christine Radogno told surprised reporters she wasn’t planning to run after this term anyway, but said she’s done all she can...
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