Rauner Pushes For Long-Term Property-Tax Freeze, But Not all Republicans Agree
Gov. Bruce Rauner is touring the state, calling for lawmakers to pass what he calls “true, lasting” property tax relief.
Gov. Bruce Rauner is touring the state, calling for lawmakers to pass what he calls “true, lasting” property tax relief.
The Illinois Senate adjourned for the day Thursday, without taking action on remaining items from the "grand bargain'' budget compromise. But the Senate and the Illinois House will be back in session Friday.
At first blush, Gov. Bruce Rauner's property tax freeze seems like a great idea. What homeowner wouldn't want to know the next tax bill will never, ever be larger than the last one? But, Charlie Wheeler says there are serious consequences to the governor's proposal.