Illinois House to return for CME, Sears tax breaks

Dec. 7, 2011
Illinois lawmakers will be returning to the state Capitol for another try at passing tax relief for businesses, including some big corporations threatening to leave the state.Speaker Michael Madigan announced the House will hold a special session on Monday in another effort to move the bill forward.

Tax incentive bill may have something for everyone

Nov. 23, 2011
A bill with tax incentives for big companies and working families is expected to come before the Illinois legislature next week.

Schools want more of Sears' taxes

Nov. 8, 2011
Supporters of a northwest suburban school district are worried a plan to give tax breaks to Sears could hurt their district for the next 15 years. There's a one-of-a-kind tax district in Hoffman Estates called an Economic Development Area - or EDA.