The appearance of patronage hires in some McHenry County townships highlights consolidation efforts at the state and local level.
The average property tax bill for a Kendall County homeowner in 2017 totaled nearly $6,500.
The longtime House speaker is the only state legislative leader in the nation to also serve as a party chairman.
Both Madison and St. Clair County taxpayers paid a higher effective tax rate than the national average in 2017, a year which also saw continued outmigration from the region.
While details surrounding the ex-official’s separation with the village remain undisclosed to the public, trustees’ approval of his $161,000 severance package went unobstructed.
Under Illinois law, towns that miss required pension contributions risk state intervention. In 2016, Round Lake Park paid less than 40 percent of its required pension contribution.
History shows lawmakers prefer to avoid tough but necessary choices.
The state also saw a drop in the unemployment rate, but it wasn’t because people found jobs.
House Bill 5760 would stop lawmakers’ scheduled cost-of-living adjustment. Illinois lawmakers are the fifth-highest paid state lawmakers in the nation.
A proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution would render residents’ retirement earnings off limits for Springfield.
What do you get a man who has everything?
Poor accounting practices prevent true financial transparency in Illinois state government.
The measure would’ve banned kids aged 12 and under from playing tackle football.