By Benjamin Yount Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD – When Governor Pat Quinn steps behind the podium to deliver his state of the state speech, lawmakers who will be listening say he'd better have some specifics to back up his talk of jobs.
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By Benjamin Yount Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD – A new report says Illinois is going to have some big bills to pay in the next five years, but controlling the biggest cost may be very tough.
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SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers unveiled a plan Wednesday to roll back corporate income taxes less than 24 hours after the General Assembly approved $350 million in tax breaks for businesses and low-income earners.
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