House passes McHenry County consolidation bill
House passes McHenry County consolidation bill
A bill that would give McHenry County voters a more powerful voice in township consolidation is one step closer to becoming law.
Tax Day: Where do Illinoisans’ state tax dollars go?
Tax Day: Where do Illinoisans’ state tax dollars go?
Pensions and employee health insurance costs consumed nearly a quarter of Illinois’ fiscal year 2018 budget.
Illinois’ Tax Freedom Day doesn’t come for another 2 weeks
Illinois’ Tax Freedom Day doesn’t come for another 2 weeks
Illinoisans will have to work for 119 days this year to pay their federal, state and local tax bills.
Tax Day 2018
Tax Day 2018
Report: Average collar county property tax bill reaches as high as $8,890
Report: Average collar county property tax bill reaches as high as $8,890
Homeowners in Chicago’s collar counties faced some of the highest average property tax bills in the state in 2017.
Highland Park Park District
Highland Park Park District
Report: Rock Island County property tax rate more than double the national average
Report: Rock Island County property tax rate more than double the national average
Single-family homeowners in Rock Island County pay an average property tax bill above $2,800, according to a new report.
18 employees make more than $100K at Park District of Highland Park
18 employees make more than $100K at Park District of Highland Park
Two tennis pros make more than $100,000 in total compensation at Highland Park’s park district.
Senate bill aims to deflate ‘golden parachute’ payouts for public officials
Senate bill aims to deflate ‘golden parachute’ payouts for public officials
The Government Severance Pay Act would restrict outgoing officials from exiting office with excessive severance pay.
Trio of licensing reform bills advance to House floor
Trio of licensing reform bills advance to House floor
Three proposals that would ease occupational licensing restrictions have reached the House floor, passing unanimously out of committee.
How to kill a tax hike
How to kill a tax hike
Taxpayers have won the defensive battle against a progressive tax hike. Now it’s time for some offense.
More than 100 township governments file in opposition to township consolidation bill
More than 100 township governments file in opposition to township consolidation bill
A House bill that would allow communities to consolidate local township governments has earned support from both parties – and the opposition of township officials.
Harvey pension crisis leads to mass layoffs
Harvey pension crisis leads to mass layoffs
Police, firemen and other government workers will be laid off to cover pension costs.
McHenry County consolidation bill passes committee, advances to House floor
McHenry County consolidation bill passes committee, advances to House floor
A House bill that would allow for the dissolution of township governments in McHenry County has passed committee and is set to receive a vote.