Editorial Tax Reform in Illinois Faces A Tough Battle
The Tax Reform commission's first hearing signals a clash over shifting the tax burden from property to income and sales taxes. Proposals aim to cut education property taxes by 50 percent funded by state income tax, while phasing out exemptions and broadening the sales base. Critics warn of regressive effects, while the panel argues for a broader, fairer system and cautious steps before 1983 legislative action.
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Illinois
Tax Reform Commission
General Assembly
Senate
Commission
Cook County
Cook
Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Illinois General Assembly
Chicago Dominates 1983 Illinois Politics and Expo Push
Chicago rises as the power center in the 1983 Illinois legislature with a stronger Democratic machine, Madigan poised to become speaker, and a city driven push for the 1992 World’s Fair Columbus tribute. Chicago’s influence shapes Springfield and statewide policy as Daley Byrne duel for mayoral spotlight.
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Chicago
Illinois
Corcoran eyes Senate race to challenge Percy in 1984
Rep. Corcoran weighs a GOP primary bid to deny Sen. Percy a renomination. Percy, 63, leads with fundraising and statewide depth, while Corcoran, fresh in Congress, would need a strong statewide operation and about $1 million for the primary. Reagan neutrality and 1984 dynamics could shape the contest.
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Washington
Tom Corcoran
Senate
Charles Percy
Illinois
Percy
William Scott
Otto Kerner
Corcoran
Don Totten
Ottawa Republican
Congress
Israel
Reagan
James A. Baker III
White House
Alan Dixon
Dixon
Thankful letter from Kathy Engel and Family
A grateful note from Kathy Engel of Steger thanks many helpers including Mary Marley at Catholic Charities and The Star. She notes paying past due rent and utilities, finding comfort in reader letters, and shares that Larry is home from rehabilitation with ongoing surgery at St James hospital in Chicago Heights.
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Mary Marley
Catholic Charities
the Star
Larry
Rehabilitation Institute
St. James Hospital
Chicago Heights
Kathy Engel
Family Steger
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