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Roskam calls for passage of bill that would deter shipment of opioids via U.S. Mail

By Marian Johns | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-06) recently spoke out in favor of the Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act, or HR 5788.

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Illinois business owners tout benefits of GOP's tax reform measure at congressional hearing

By Marian Johns | 6 years ago

A recent hearing held by the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means to gauge how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts has affected businesses featured testimony by Illinois business owners.

Skillicorn co-sponsors resolution opposing property tax increases following Chicago Fed proposal

By Marian Johns | May 18, 2018

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is calling for an audit of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago after its economists proposed a 1 percent property tax levy to help fund the state's pension obligations.

Skillicorn backing resolution opposed to state property tax

By Marian Johns | May 17, 2018

A recent proposal suggested by economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to levy a 1 percent state property tax has spurred Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) to co-sponsor legislation against the idea and call on state lawmakers to support a U.S. House resolution calling for an audit of the Federal Reserve System.

Skillicorn embraces Trump volunteer who wants to 'drain the swamp' in Illinois

By Marian Johns | May 14, 2018

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) says he is embracing a little known, single father from Illinois who is eyeing a chance to run for state office.

McConchie files amendment to allow voters to control property taxes via ballot box

By Marian Johns | May 7, 2018

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) says the recent amendment he introduced to Senate Bill 2670 will allow voters to use the ballot box as a tool to lower their property taxes.

Skillicorn calls for revoking pension of former Lake in the Hills deputy police chief

By Marian Johns | Apr 20, 2018

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is calling for the state pension of a convicted sex offender and former Lake in the Hills deputy police chief to be revoked, saying the village should explore legal options to halt the pension.