May, 2019 Stories | Chambana Sun

Rep. Caulkins speaks out against the 'jobs tax'

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

House Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) urged a No vote on the graduated income tax amendment to the state's constitution during Monday's session.

Marron says graduated income tax would cause more problems

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

House Rep. Michael Marron (R-Fithian) supported a no vote on the House floor about the graduated income tax amendment, saying it would cause more problems.

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Bennett on graduated income tax structure: 'Stop digging,' bring people back to Illinois

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

House Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Watseka) said Monday that Illinois has dropped in population because it already has such a high tax burden, and the graduated income tax structure would make that even worse.

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Halbrook on graduated income tax amendment: 'Where are the reforms?'

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

House Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) strongly opposed the graduated income tax proposal in a session on Monday, saying it will cause more citizens to flee the state.

Kenzee Jones acquires 108 W. S., Fairmount

By Chambana Sun | May 31, 2019

On May 31, 2019, Allen D. Lacy sold their home at 108 W. S., Fairmount to Kenzee Jones for $62,000.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB900

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB900 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB3018

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB3018 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB142

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB142 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Former state university employee Wells paid in $43K to pension fund, could collect $1.64M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Former state university employee Susan Wells, who retired in April 2019, saved $42,823 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.