Yingling Sponsors Compromise Legislation to Cut Property Taxes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, sponsored and voted for a major property tax relief bill as part of a larger compromise urging Governor Rauner to end Illinois’ three-year budget stalemate. “The governor has made a property tax freeze a...

Mussman Rejects Per Diem, Travel Reimbursements

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In solidarity with taxpayers in her district, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has refused all per diem and travel reimbursements paid to legislators for special session, as called by the governor. “Illinois taxpayers shouldn’t have to...

Scherer Supports Measures to Meet Governor’s Demands

DECATUR, Ill. – Acting on the governor’s request for various non-budget items, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, supported a property tax freeze on all units of government Wednesday, in addition to measures on the issues of workers’ compensation and government...