Madigan re-elected chairman of Illinois Democratic Party
Madigan re-elected chairman of Illinois Democratic Party
The longtime House speaker is the only state legislative leader in the nation to also serve as a party chairman.
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.
Round Lake Park’s police pension crisis could result in state intervention
Round Lake Park’s police pension crisis could result in state intervention
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.
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 shed 2,100 jobs in March
Illinois shed 2,100 jobs in March
The state also saw a drop in the unemployment rate, but it wasn’t because people found jobs.
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.
Happy birthday, Mike Madigan
Happy birthday, Mike Madigan
What do you get a man who has everything?
Bad accounting hides true size of Illinois’ budget deficits
Bad accounting hides true size of Illinois’ budget deficits
Poor accounting practices prevent true financial transparency in Illinois state government.
Happy birthday, Speaker Madigan
Happy birthday, Speaker Madigan
Tackle football ban for children under 12 shelved for now
Tackle football ban for children under 12 shelved for now
The measure would’ve banned kids aged 12 and under from playing tackle football.
Senate Republicans sign on to resolution opposing progressive income tax
Senate Republicans sign on to resolution opposing progressive income tax
Following their colleagues in the House, 19 members of the Illinois Senate have signed on to a resolution opposing a progressive tax in Illinois.
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.