Mundelein spends more than $300K on welcome signs
Mundelein spends more than $300K on welcome signs
The Lake County village will tap into its savings account to help cover the costs.
East St. Louis police and fire pension fund crises risk state intervention
East St. Louis police and fire pension fund crises risk state intervention
East St. Louis’ police and fire pension funds experienced large funding shortfalls in 2016, putting the city at risk of revenue garnishment from the state comptroller’s office.
Costello stands with taxpayers, signs resolution opposing progressive income tax
Costello stands with taxpayers, signs resolution opposing progressive income tax
State Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Smithton, has joined the fight against a progressive tax hike in Illinois.
Madigan files resolution supporting progressive tax
Madigan files resolution supporting progressive tax
State lawmakers are facing a choice: side with House Speaker Mike Madigan or with tapped-out taxpayers.
Senate bill would give voters authority to cut property taxes by referendum
Senate bill would give voters authority to cut property taxes by referendum
Since 1991, some Illinois counties have traded voters’ ability to influence reductions in property taxes for a statutory limit on their growth. A recent Senate bill, however, would restore voters’ ability to reduce property tax levies through referendums.
Lawmakers stand for spending cap in Springfield
Lawmakers stand for spending cap in Springfield
A constitutional amendment to impose fiscal discipline on state lawmakers is gaining bipartisan support.
Committee passes Senate bill taking aim at ‘golden parachute’ severance payouts
Committee passes Senate bill taking aim at ‘golden parachute’ severance payouts
The Government Severance Pay Act would restrict outgoing officials from exiting office with excessive severance pay.
Controversial hiring in McHenry County townships boost calls for consolidation
Controversial hiring in McHenry County townships boost calls for consolidation
The appearance of patronage hires in some McHenry County townships highlights consolidation efforts at the state and local level.
Report: Kendall County property tax rates more than double the national average
Report: Kendall County property tax rates more than double the national average
The average property tax bill for a Kendall County homeowner in 2017 totaled nearly $6,500.
Report: Metro East property tax rates nearly double national average
Report: Metro East property tax rates nearly double national average
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.
Former Vernon Hills village manager to receive $161K severance package
Former Vernon Hills village manager to receive $161K severance package
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.
Will Illinois pass a budget this year?
Will Illinois pass a budget this year?
History shows lawmakers prefer to avoid tough but necessary choices.
Illinois House passes bill stopping pay raises for lawmakers
Illinois House passes bill stopping pay raises for lawmakers
House Bill 5760 would stop lawmakers’ scheduled cost-of-living adjustment. Illinois lawmakers are the fifth-highest paid state lawmakers in the nation.
House bill would shield retirement income from taxation
House bill would shield retirement income from taxation
A proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution would render residents’ retirement earnings off limits for Springfield.