LISTEN: Three Democratic Candidates Attack Throughout Final Debate
The three Democratic front-runners in next week’s primary election for governor went for each other’s throats in their final debate on WTTW-TV last night.
House Speaker Suggests Restoring Five-Percent Income Tax
The top Democrat in the Illinois House, House Speaker Michael Madigan, told the City Club of Chicago Wednesday that Illinois' income tax should be restored to the five percent level it was at until January. But Madigan later clarified his comments, saying he has no plans to introduce such legislation.
University Of Illinois President To Shift Funds To Students
President Timothy Killeen has unveiled plans to redirect $8.2 million to financial aid and other student-supported programs on all three campuses.