State Rep. Allen Skillicorn
Recent News About State Rep. Allen Skillicorn
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Skillicorn silences Fine, says Illinois needs to handle its own money issues
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) earned a round of applause when his argument during recent House debate prompted Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) to withdraw House Resoultion 544.
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Skillicorn loses plea; District 155 school board votes for tax hike
Community High School District 155 Board members in Crystal Lake tentatively approved a tax levy increase despite the objections of Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) and others at a recent meeting, according to a press release.
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Skillicorn: Rauner became one-term governor after signing abortion bill
Gov. Bruce Rauner won't win re-election after signing into law a measure that forces all Illinois taxpayers to pay for abortions regardless of their personal beliefs, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) is predicting.
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Flood-hit residents of McHenry, Kane offered reassessment opportunity
Residents of McHenry and Kane counties affected by the July flooding of the Fox River and its tributaries may have their properties reassessed, according to an announcement on Rep. Allen Skillicorn's (R-East Dundee) website.
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Skillicorn cheers House for speaking truth to prejudice
Illinois will uphold a person’s right to free speech but will never accept hatred, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) said during a recent House floor discussion condemning racism.
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Skillicorn bemoans attempt to pay more into broken education system
Illinois legislators need a lesson in finances when it comes to Chicago Public Schools, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) contended recently.
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Republicans undergoing identity crisis, Skillicorn contends
House Speaker Michael Madigan's (D-Chicago) deceitful tactics managed not only to push through the largest income tax hike in Illinois history but also to cause discord among his political rivals, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) said on a recent
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Lake in the Hills residents offered free document shredding
Lake in the Hills residents are being invited to safely and smartly destroy sensitive documents at a free paper shredding event hosted by Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 12, according to Skillicorn's website.
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Skillicorn laments lack of reforms in school funding bill
Before Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) sent Senate Bill 1 to Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday night, two months after it had passed the General Assembly, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) called for fundamental changes in the public education funding measure.
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Skillicorn denounces school funding bill in current form
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) says he's all for school funding reform but not the way Senate Bill 1 would get it done, favoring Chicago schools over the rest of the state and ignoring high property tax rates.
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Skillicorn cautions East Dundee against raising sales tax
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is warning the East Dundee Village Board that he will work toward throwing out home rule if another sales tax is imposed on residents for trash collection.
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Skillicorn offers aid to residents impacted by flooding
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is reaching out to residents affected by flooding along the Fox and Des Plaines rivers, urging them to call his office if they need help, according to a press release.
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Measure aims to prevent voting abuses in township caucuses
A bill to change township caucus procedures that came about in the wake of political abuse allegations in McHenry County passed the General Assembly at the end of the regular spring session, but it has not yet been signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
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Racing is part of pet project for Skillicorn
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is racing to get the word out that millions of animals are looking for homes.
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Andersson approves income, corporate tax hikes
In a move that Republican leaders say cut off negotiations, the House passed a bill on Sunday that nets $5.4 billion in revenue by raising income and corporate taxes.
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Skillicorn cites deception in House passage of tax hike
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) slammed House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) for moving a 33 percent income tax hike through the chamber while budget negotiations continued, according to a press release.
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Skillicorn says 'math is there' for budget without more taxes
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) has confidence in the numbers, which tell him Illinois doesn't have to raise taxes to balance its budget.
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Skillcorn: 'It's a beautiful day to defeat a massive tax hike'
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) hopes the tide is turning away from taxes and toward reform.
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Skillicorn appalled by $600,000 payout to NIU president
Northern Illinois University (NIU) President Doug Baker should be removed, not rewarded, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) argued recently, according to a press release.
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Skillicorn decries compromise budget
Despite Gov. Bruce Rauner’s pleas for unity on Tuesday night, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) told the McHenry Times that he won't vote for a state budget from either party that maintains the status quo.