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Activist Mueller says schools bill is 'another deception play'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 29, 2021

A bill that will allow the governor full control over whether public and private schools can remain open during a public health emergency is receiving backlash from Republicans. conservative activists.

Ex-Rep. Wehrli: Claims that GOP is trying to politicize Illinois remapping are 'laughable'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 3, 2021

Illinois Republicans are trying to change the process for redistricting as the state begins the required review process every 10 years, timed with the census.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois voters shoot down Fair Tax proposal

By Savannah Howe | 4 years ago

Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.