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Economic Security Across the Border: Illinois Chooses a Better Path

Anonymous on February 24, 2011 - 4:16pm

State legislators from Wisconsinand Indianawho have recently sought out-of-state refuge to block votes on major anti-labor bills have all made their way to one neighboring state: Illinois.

Illinois Enacts Tax Reform, A Step In The Right Direction

Altaf Rahamatulla on January 20, 2011 - 1:38pm

This past week, Illinois lawmakers approved legislation to raise the state corporate and personal income tax. In explaining the need for the effort, Gov. Pat Quinn explained that the state's "fiscal house was burning." Indeed, faced with a revenue shortfall of $15 billion, legislators garnered the political will to enact sensible means to generate sorely-needed revenue.

IL: Quinn extends tax credit for affordable housing

Altaf Rahamatulla on August 4, 2010 - 10:35am

The Daily Herald:

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has extended the state tax credit for private investors who develop affordable housing.

 

IL: Record number of Illinois families on food stamps

Altaf Rahamatulla on August 4, 2010 - 10:23am

The Chicago Tribune:

More Illinois families are receiving food stamps than ever before as a result of the deepest recession in decades, state officials said Monday.

IL: Local agencies mostly prepared for cuts

Altaf Rahamatulla on July 6, 2010 - 10:16am

Pantagraph:

Eligibility has been tightened for a program that helps older adults remain safe at home by providing in-home assistance.

Wal-Mart Deal for Higher Wages in Chicago Highlights Need for Industry-Specific Wage Legislation

Tim Judson on July 1, 2010 - 11:42am
For the first time in the nation, Wal-Mart has agreed to a higher wage standard at a new store to be built in Chicago, Illinois.  The retail giant’s commitment was part of an agreement to assure City Council support for zoning approvals, on which the Council voted Wednesday.  The deal also concludes a six-year fight over what will be only Wal-Mart’s second store in the Windy City.  As we reported previously, Wal-Mart reached a stalemate with labor unions in 2006, after the City Council passed an industry-specific wage standard for big box retailers, which was later vetoed by Mayor Richard M. Daley.

IL: Gov. Quinn Signs Anti-Bullying Legislation 

Julie Bero on June 29, 2010 - 12:28pm

Chicago (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation into law that aims at reducing bullying in Illinois schools.

Quinn signed the bill Sunday at a Chicago school and the law goes into effect immediately. His office says the measure expands the definition of bullying to include communications via e-mail, text message or social networking Web sites.

Quinn says the new law "helps schools protect students so they can succeed both inside and outside of the classroom."

Landline Phone Deregulation to Deny Protection to Illinois Consumers

Fabiola Carrion on June 24, 2010 - 1:19pm
Illinois has enacted a law that will take away a necessary protection for landline phone consumers. SB 107 strips away the authority of the Illinois Commerce Commission to ensure that landline phone users — residing in 78 percent of households in the state - receive reliable and affordable phone service. Under the law, Internet-based phone services would be completely unregulated. The ICC has been instrumental in promoting universal access to telecommunications services in the state, as mandated by the state’s Telecommunications Act that was last updated in 2001. It required a service provider to offer high-speed Internet access to at least 90 percent of homes outside of the Chicago Metropolitan area. This newly enacted law eliminates such requirement and the ability of Illinoisans to access affordable High-Speed Internet services. Consequently, the law threatens to reduce investment in broadband that could make the state more competitive in the global market.