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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 →

“Moral outrage is the most powerful motivating force in politics.” – Morton C. Blackwell

On Saturday December 3rd, over 50 Illinois conservatives gathered to discuss values, principled leadership and the heart of conservatism at the Illinois Value Voters Forum, moderated by Allen Skillicorn. Conservative Republicans and Tea Partiers discussed the issues of the day … Continue reading →