Keefe: Hold on to Your Hats

File this article under “nothing is safe when our Illinois legislature is in session.” The news from those crazy guys/gals in Springfield is that both sides may be coming together to finally create a budget framework that may soon be presented to the four legislative leaders and Gov. Bruce Rauner. The details remain secret but it appears this sweeping legislative proposal could include about $5.7 billion in revenue, including an increase in the individual income tax for all Illinois taxpayers, from 3.75% to 4.85%, and creating a new and unprecedented service tax for some serv...