Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) is urging northeastern Illinois residents to spread the word about two upcoming programs being offered by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP).
Rather than bring in more money for the state, a pair of bills would probably drive more businesses out of Illinois, the founder of a financial website says.
A public policy group is calling on Illinoisans to demand that the Senate follow the House's lead and approve a bill that would allow voters to decide to consolidate local governments.