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The Associated Press
Governor calls for special session on budget
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Jul 2, 2008
Blagojevich on Wednesday called on the General Assembly to return to Springfield on July 9 and 10 to fix the shortfall in the 2009 budget passed by ...
Governor's special session won't rouse General Assembly Southtown Star
Tribune staff report Chicago Tribune
Illinois Gov. Calls Special Session Bond Buyer (subscription)
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago Sun-Times
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Sales tax too small?
Chicago Tribune, United States - Jul 2, 2008
The way that the politicians and the sleeping electorate operate in Illinois, 10.25 percent will be the good old days. According to all of the tax increases ...
Chicagoans now paying nation's highest sales tax Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago, Illinois Charges Highest Sales Tax Across The US At 10.25 ... AHN
Cook County - Chicago --> Highest Taxes in the Nation: 10.25% istockAnalyst.com
Business Wire (press release) - Kankakee Daily Journal
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Illinois Farm Bureau
Governor Calls Special Session Next Week
Illinois Farm Bureau, IL - Jul 4, 2008
This afternoon, the Illinois House called a Committee of the Whole meeting for July 9th to discuss the FY 2009 budget. Kay Shipman will have more on this ...
Minimum wage goes up for Illinois workers Macomb Daily Journal
Blagojevich Calls Special Session of Legislature Chicago Public Radio
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