Illinois weighs tax rises to fund vast transportation plan
Illinois lawmakers pressed into a midnight adjournment hour with the fate of a multibillion dollar transportation program unresolved. A 12 cent gasoline hike faced heavy opposition, while a Chicago area sales tax proposal to support the Regional Transportation Authority remained hotly disputed. Efforts to raise road revenues, avoid deep cuts, and nourish transit faced tough bargaining as behind the scenes talks continued.
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Illinois General Assembly
James R. Thompson
Thompson
Chicago Area
Chicago
RTA
Jane Byrne
Mpson
House
Senate
General Assembly
Illinois Legislature Faces Split Views After Six Months
Disagreements split legislators on progress with six months of session elapsed. Democrats tout tax reform proposals and expanded downstate influence, while Republicans condemn fiscal risk and business climate effects. Observers cite sunset agency limits and bills on insurance, transportation, and school aid as notable actions, with ongoing debates on utilities and road programs.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Clyde Robbins
Fairfield
Illinois
Tim Johnson
Urbana
Terry Bruce
D-Olmey
James Thompson
Bruce
Bob Winchester
R-Rosidare
Addi
Winchester
Richard Brummer
D-Effingham
Brummer
Gene Johns
D-Marion
Johns
Illinois Commerce Commission
Sam Vadalabene
Dedwardsville
Kenneth Buzbee
Carbondale
Senate
Thompson
Pledge of Allegiance Bill Clears Illinois House
The Illinois House approved a bill requiring public grade schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily, 122 to 36 after retracting amendments. Debate focused on rights and religious objections, with supporters citing patriotism and citizenship.
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House
Jerome J. Joyce
D-Reddick
Springfield
General Assembly
Senate
Alan J. Greiman
D-Skokie
United States
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