Education Group Visits Statehouse

Education groups visited the statehouse on Tuesday to discuss the state’s funding of public schools. They came from all over the state, and voiced concerns to lawmakers. The concerns included the state’s failure to meet funding promises, and growing inequality of funding between districts. But lawmakers say there is at…

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South Suburban Library Legislative Breakfast

Thanks to the Illinois Library Association for hosting the South Suburban Library Legislative Breakfast last Friday at the Tinley Park Public Library.  A lot of good information was shared by Association liaisons, state legislators, members of Congress or their staff. The librarians were concerned about local control seemingly being taken…

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Rainbow PUSH – Transportation Workshop – Part 2

State Representative Al Riley moderated a Transportation Panel at the Rainbow PUSH – 43rd Annual International Convention in Chicago.  In the last half hour of the workshop, panelists discussed federal transportation policy, working with community colleges to create training programs for individuals to enter the manufacturing workforce, and transit oriented…

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Rainbow PUSH – Transportation Workshop – Part 1

State Representative Al Riley moderated a Transportation Panel at the Rainbow PUSH – 43rd Annual International Convention in Chicago.  In the first hour, panelists discussed the role of manufacturing in mass transit, high speed rail and public private partnerships for transit expansion.  This video is uploaded with permission from Rainbow…

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Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Issues Brief

The Pending FY2016 Fiscal Cliff Below is an overview of the fiscal challenges facing the next General Assembly and Governor-elect Bruce Rauner in crafting a General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2016. Assuming no tax policy changes, if spending on services in FY2016 is held constant in nominal, non-inflation adjusted…

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