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The Newsroom produces explanatory stories that break through political gamesmanship to address complex issues affecting citizens throughout Illinois.

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    Age-Old Question: Time For State Retirement Tax?

    Support builds for controversial tariff on seniors but burden is on governor, lawmakers to forge a comprehensive budget plan, a BGA Rescuing Illinois report finds.

    Apr 20, 2016 5:00 PM
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    Cash Scramble! Illinois Towns Eye Home Rule

    Fearing a loss of crucial state funds, municipalities are pushing lawmakers to expand local taxing powers and fees. Business and tax watchdogs say, “no way”, a BGA Rescuing Illinois report finds.

    Apr 11, 2016 5:00 PM
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    Cop, Fire Pensions Don’t Respond To Merger Call

    Consolidation promises to cuts costs, improve investment returns but public safety retirement funds prefer local control and clout, a BGA Rescuing Illinois report finds.

    Apr 6, 2016 5:00 PM
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