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For Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton to continue on as leaders, something is going to have to get done. They know we have to solve some of these problems, otherwise Illinois is doomed.” State Sen. Dan Duffy R-Lake Barrington
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I think the governor did a very good job laying out the road map to fixing a lot of the state’s problems, and ... in laying the groundwork for a bipartisan solution.”
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The union stuff I think is sort of a red herring. ... I think his time would be better spent working collaboratively on other solutions, because he’s not going to get very far on that.”
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Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers his State of the State address Wednesday to a joint session of the General Assembly at the Capitol in Springfield.
Rauner unveils broad agenda Goes after power, influence of unions By KEVIN P. CRAVER kcraver@shawmedia.com Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in his first State of the State address laid out a broad agenda he said would revitalize Illinois’ economy that focuses significantly on stripping the power and influence of labor unions. Rauner in his 40-minute speech to state lawmakers Wednesday afternoon called his propos-
als “bold” and “aggressive” but “necessary and very doable” to repair the state’s deep financial troubles, and make Illinois more competitive with other states. “The time is now for all of us, Republicans and Democrats, to do big things – the right things – for the people of our great state. Now is the time for bold and decisive action. It is make or break
LAKEMOOR – Lakemoor is the latest McHenry County municipality to find itself in a tax increment financing district tussle. After decades of delayed development at the intersection of Route 120 and Route 12, Lakemoor officials are determined to develop a TIF district in the area to attract businesses despite objections from Wauconda School District 118. The proposed TIF district, which would extend south of Route 120 and west of Route 12 to just past Fox Lake Road, is expected to significantly increase the equalized assessed value of the area from $20,000 to about $13 million over the 23-year lifespan of the TIF. But District 118 Superintendent Daniel Coles said the economic boost would come at a steep cost to the schools. Coles said the property would be developed without a TIF district incentive, noting Inland Real Estate Corporation purchased the land years ago with plans to build retail shops and other commercial businesses. He pointed to the company’s website, which advertises a “Shops at Lakemoor” project and calls the intersection one of the most important in Lake County. “Would they prefer a TIF district? Sure,” Coles said. “[But] the evidence is clear.
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FCC chairman proposes regulating Internet like a utility By ANNE FLAHERTY The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Declaring the Internet critical for the nation, a top U.S. regulator on Wednesday proposed an unprecedented expansion of federal power to ensure providers don’t block or slow web traffic for America’s countless users. The proposal by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler was a victory for advocates of “net
neutrality,” the idea that Internet providers must allow data to move across their networks without interference. The idea has been the subject of heavy lobbying and millions of dollars in advertising in the past year. “Net neutrality” means that whether you’re trying to buy a necklace on Etsy, stream the season premiere of Netflix’s “House of Cards” or watch a music video on Google’s YouTube, your Internet service
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provider would have to load all of those websites equally quickly. Major Internet providers insist they have no plans to create such fast or slow lanes, but they strongly op- Tom Wheeler pose the regulation, arguing that it could stifle innovation and investment. Open Inter-
net rules had been in place but were recently knocked down by a federal court. Wheeler’s proposal attempts to erase any legal uncertainty by reclassifying the Internet as a telecommunications service and regulating it under the 1934 Communications Act. The plan would apply to both wired service provided by companies like Comcast and wireless service by companies like T-Mobile. That would put all Internet
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service in the same regulatory camp as telephones and any other public utility, which Republicans and industry officials say would discourage investment and increase taxes. The FCC will vote Feb. 26 on the proposal, and approval is considered likely. President Barack Obama has called for regulation under the Communications Act, and Democratic appointees hold a commission majority. “It is counterproductive be-
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cause heavy regulation of the Internet will create uncertainty and chill investment among the many players – not just Internet service providers – that now will need to consider FCC rules before launching new services,” said Michael Glover, Verizon senior vice president and deputy general counsel. But Wheeler and consumer groups say the move is necessary to prevent providers from
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