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by Cal Skinner After attending State Senate candidate Karen McConnaughay’s event in Lakewood, it seemed appropriate to see what was up at her opponent’s pizza affair in Lake in the Hills. The table where Cliff Surges’ Campaign Treasurer took the $25 … Continue reading →

The letter to the editor I just submitted: Since the campaign for the 52nd State Representative seat began, David McSweeney has been an outspoken opponent of for-profit surveillance systems like speed cameras and red light cameras. More elected leaders need … Continue reading →

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson today issued the following statement upon release of President Obama’s proposed spending plan for 2013: The budget proposes $3.8 trillion in spending and $2.5 trillion in revenue, resulting in a $1.3 trillion … Continue reading →

By The Northwest Herald Editorial Board It’s a shame that state Rep. Jack Franks failed in his initial efforts to persuade fellow lawmakers to make local governments hold the line on – or better yet, decrease – tax levies when … Continue reading →

by Cal Skinner The folks telling reporters what to look for when tax districts pass their tax levies for next year know what the target is. As readers of McHenry County Blog should know by now, any school or other … Continue reading →

A few days ago, Moody’s lowered the State of Illinois’ bond rating to the lowest in the country . Standard and Poor’s has our outlook just one step above another state that has been in defacto control of the Democrats … Continue reading →

* South Dakota is in the top 5 even though the taxpayer’s have a relatively small burden.

by Illinois Policy Institute Summary of “Pensions vs. schools: Higher education” which examines pension costs compared to higher education spending Download “Pensions vs. schools: Higher education” here or read it here. Higher education retirement costs will increase by nearly $350 million in … Continue reading →

CHICAGO – The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Chairman Terry Duffy told a House committee that waiting until after Thanksgiving to make a decision about a tax break for the CME is not an option. “I will do what I need to … Continue reading →