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In Illinois, choice is higher taxes or education cuts

Published March 11, 2010, 5:21 pm, The Telegraph

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - With Gov. Pat Quinn telling lawmakers to choose between higher income taxes or deep education cuts, either choice could have dire consequences for schools, businesses and taxpayers.

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