The average property tax bill for a Kendall County homeowner in 2017 totaled nearly $6,500.

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.

Single-family homeowners in Rock Island County pay an average property tax bill above $2,800, according to a new report.

A House bill that would allow communities to consolidate local township governments has earned support from both parties – and the opposition of township officials.

As examples of the type of progressive tax plan he would like to see in Illinois, J.B. Pritzker pointed to other Midwestern states. But imposing those income tax rates would raise taxes on the median Illinois family.

Lawmakers can’t balance the budget if they don’t know how much they have to spend.

Park district documents reveal multiple employees making six-figure salaries.