Illinois metro areas gain 800 jobs in September
Illinois metro areas gain 800 jobs in September
While a majority of Illinois’ metro areas experienced expanding payrolls in September, metro areas only gained 800 jobs on net.
Collinsville area voters to decide whether to eliminate park district
Collinsville area voters to decide whether to eliminate park district
Voters residing in the Collinsville area will consider Nov. 6 whether the Collinsville Area Recreation District should be dissolved.
Village of Rosemont spent more than $64 million on entertainment in 3-year span
Village of Rosemont spent more than $64 million on entertainment in 3-year span
Despite its residents dealing with a high county and state tax burden, the village of Rosemont has spent millions on frivolous entertainment costs in recent years. Taxpayers shelled out $65,000 for pizza joint.
How to make an extra $3 billion, the Illinois way
How to make an extra $3 billion, the Illinois way
AFSCME – the largest government worker union in the state – may pull off one of the most insulting waiting games in state history. The payoff? More than $3 billion, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.
Township consolidation referendum to appear on Alton ballots
Township consolidation referendum to appear on Alton ballots
Alton voters will face two referendums that could eliminate government layers at both the township and county levels.
Godfrey voters to choose whether to dissolve township on their November ballots
Godfrey voters to choose whether to dissolve township on their November ballots
A referendum asking voters whether to dissolve Godfrey Township will appear on ballots Nov. 6.
Moline proposes hiking city’s already-high property taxes
Moline proposes hiking city’s already-high property taxes
City officials suggest Moline will face a budget deficit without a property tax hike – which would only worsen the property tax plight of area homeowners.
Lake County ballot question lets voters sound off on statewide property tax proposal
Lake County ballot question lets voters sound off on statewide property tax proposal
An idea to fix Illinois’ fiscal woes with a statewide property tax made headlines in May. Voters in Lake County will be asked whether state lawmakers should have the power to impose such a tax.
DuPage County voters to weigh in on per-mile driving tax
DuPage County voters to weigh in on per-mile driving tax
Voters in DuPage County Nov. 6 will give their opinions on a vehicle miles tax, a policy gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Senate President John Cullerton have entertained.
DuPage County voters face ballot question on statewide property tax hike
DuPage County voters face ballot question on statewide property tax hike
Three economists made headlines in May by suggesting Illinois levy a new, statewide property tax. DuPage County voters Nov. 6 can declare their stance on whether that tax should be an option.
Sears bankruptcy may turn arena naming rights into a naming wrong
Sears bankruptcy may turn arena naming rights into a naming wrong
The village of Hoffman Estates penned a $1.8 million deal to extend the arena’s naming rights just days before Sears’ bankruptcy filing.
Madigan: Child’s Play
Madigan: Child’s Play
Joliet city manager collects nearly $100K in severance pay after less than a year on the job
Joliet city manager collects nearly $100K in severance pay after less than a year on the job
Joliet City Council members awarded their outgoing city manager a generous severance package after less than a year on the job. The ex-official will also be allowed to seek unemployment, even though some council members said he wanted to leave.
Theft, solicitation of bribes among misconduct in Chicago inspector general’s report
Theft, solicitation of bribes among misconduct in Chicago inspector general’s report
Chicago’s inspector general unveiled a litany of misconduct by city employees and contractors.