State gets a surprise $2 billion more in revenue projections
Greg Bishop, Journal-Courier
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Illinois collected more taxes than initially thought in the current fiscal year, according to a bipartisan commission.
There’s also an increase of more than three-quarters of a billion dollars for the coming fiscal year.
As lawmakers craft the budget for next fiscal year, they’re getting revised estimates from the bipartisan, bicameral Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.
A new report from the commission obtained by The Center Square shows the state actually is bringing in $45.6 billion in the fiscal year that ends June 30. That’s more than $2 billion more than the previous projections, released in March.
Governor activates National Guard in Springfield
Ron DeBrock Hearst Illinois
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Crews place plywood over windows at the Capitol in Springfield on Friday amid FBI warnings of potential armed protests leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard for state buildings in Springfield in response to FBI warnings about threats to state capital cities in the days leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Henry Haupt, spokesman for the Illinois Secretary of State, said no permits were requested or issued for potential demonstrations, but “Capitol Police, along with other law enforcement agencies, are fully aware of possible marches on state capitols.”
Pritzker activates National Guard for Springfield security
Scott Cousins scousins@thetelegraph.com and Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
Jan. 15, 2021
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard to protect state buildings in Springfield in response to the warnings issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding threats to state capital cities in the days leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Show MoreShow Less
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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard for state buildings in Springfield in response to warnings issued this week by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding threats to state capital cities in the days leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.