From Eric Dondero:

The massive increase in corporate and income taxes passed through the Democrat-controlled legislature in January, and signed into law by ultra-liberal/statist Dem Governor Pat Quinn, will now likely be permanent. They were sold to the public as a "temporary measure."

But Republicans in the State, the few that are in the Legislature, are fighting back.

From NewLennoxPatch.com "Illinois Income Tax Hike Will Be Permanent Without Deeper Cuts, Warns Sen. Christine Radogno":

Republican leaders will present a package of cuts this week designed to erase the $5 billion-dollar hole in the state budget and prevent a $22 billion-dollar deficit by 2016. Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), who represents a swath of southwest suburbs, said the governor's budget plan will also force the 67 percent tax hike to become a permanent one.

She said the Republican cuts will be presented this week. The governor's office expressed doubt the GOP could find that much to cut.