April 10, 2008 House Republicans block Democrat income tax hike proposal

A Democratic constitutional amendment to double the state income tax on people making more than $250,000 a year failed Thursday in the Illinois House as Republicans decried the measure as an election-year stunt.

April 8, 2008 Democrats introduce $3 billion income tax hike

Plan would double state income tax for high earners

By ADRIANA COLINDRESSTAFF WRITER

Friday, April 04, 2008

Illinoisans earning at least $250,000 a year would pay twice as much in state income taxes as everyone else...

April 8, 2008 Listen to Tom Cross on "At Issue"

House Republican Leader Tom Cross discusses the "frosty" atmosphere in Springfield.

April 8, 2008 Watch Tom Cross' Interview on City Desk

Watch House Republican Leader Tom Cross' interview on City Desk with Carol Marin.

March 24, 2008 Beacon News gives robocall legislation a "thumbs up"

While there might be some free-speech obstacles to navigate, we give a THUMBS UP to the legislation proposed last week that targets political "robocalls."