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Deal to break impasse could be in works, state rep says Illinois News Network A plan could be coming together to end the 18-month-long state budget impasse, but one lawmaker is still concerned the logjam may continue. State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield,) said he hears a deal is being worked amongst legislative leaders in the State Senate as a means of circumventing the bad blood between House Speaker Michael Madigan and the governor. “It does kind of make sense that maybe there would be some shoots out of the Senate because the relationship there is a little more cordial, to say the least,” he said. While the exact details of the deal are not yet known, in the past Gov. Rauner has expressed openness to considering an increase in the state income tax, if it were paired with significant economic reforms, such as property tax freezes, workers’ compensation reform or term limits. However, Batinick is cautious. “You never know what’s going to brought up during lame duck (session). We could have great compromise or we could just be sent home early,” he said. The final two days of Illinois’ 99th General Assembly are Monday and Tuesday. That’s when legislation can pass with simple majorities. Batinick has a measure freezing property taxes across the state set for a committee hearing Monday. The bill would require a voter referendum for any increase. “Frankly, freezing it is not enough.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017
‘Drill’ team comes to Chili Open
The Mulligan/Walsh group of golfers braved single-digit temperatures to participate in their 9th annual “Chili Open” golf tournament, held at Sugar Creek Golf Course on Saturday, Jan. 7. The group brought a power drill along to make holes for their tees.
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