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$0.59 per homeowner in Burbank, $7.34 in Rantoul. New Illinois state program delivers 'property tax relief' to top-taxed homeowners

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

For the state’s most highly taxed homeowners, it isn’t nothing. But it’s close.

Niles home to be auctioned for delinquent taxes

By LGIS News Service | May 7, 2019

Cook County’s annual sale of properties with delinquent taxes in Niles Township began May 3.

Gallo ousts Prejna as Rolling Meadows mayor

By LGIS News Service | Apr 3, 2019

Despite having recently been censured by the Rolling Meadows City Council, 3rd Ward Alderman Joe Gallo beat current Mayor Len Prejna and two other candidates in Tuesday's election.

Winnetka District 36 $90.6 million bond referendum fails

By LGIS News Service | Apr 3, 2019

Voters rejected a $90.6 million bond referendum for Winnetka District 36 on Tuesday night.

From Prairie State Wire

Springfield considering gas tax hike even though Illinois already pays among the most in U.S.

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Even without the increases in the Illinois gas tax now being proposed by state lawmakers, Illinois has the 10th highest state gas taxes in the nation, according to July 2018 numbers from the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

From Prairie State Wire

NCAA tournament lacks Illinois teams, not Illinois players

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois has 13 Division I college basketball teams eligible for the NCAA tournament.

No comment yet from state Rep. Walker on abortion bills filed by Illinois Democrats

By LGIS News Service | Mar 14, 2019

Following the lead of their New York counterparts, Democrats in Illinois’ state legislature have filed several controversial abortion bills.

Analysis: On eve of $90.6 million bond vote, District 36 homeowners see tax bills skyrocket as enrollment falls

By LGIS News Service | Mar 13, 2019

Winnetka District 36 has seen its enrollment fall by 13 percent over the past 20 years.

Analysis: Inverness, Kenilworth, Bartlett had highest effective property tax rates in northern Cook County

By LGIS News Service | Mar 12, 2019

Before they fled Illinois' sky-rocketing property taxes, Harold and Janet Shei purchased their home at 1005 Glencrest Drive in Inverness for $885,500 in July 2001, or $1.28 million in today's dollars.

State Rep. D'Amico has not yet commented on controversial new abortion bills

By LGIS News Service | Mar 7, 2019

Northwest Cook County state Rep. John D'Amico has not returned calls for comment on the legislation to legalize third-trimester abortions and repeal parental notification laws.

No comment yet from State Rep. Kalish on controversial abortion bills

By LGIS News Service | Mar 7, 2019

Rabbi Mark Kalish, state Representative for parts of Morton Grove, Niles, Lincolnwood and Skokie, has not returned calls for comment on the legislation to legalize third-trimester abortions and repeal parental notification laws.

From Chicago City Wire

Cook County paid more than $1.23 million in worker’s comp benefits in January

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Cook County paid out more than $1.23 million in worker’s compensation benefits last month, according to records obtained by Chicago City Wire through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.

Township High School District 211 eligible for ISBE’s property tax relief grant

By LGIS News Service | Jan 29, 2019

Township High School District 211 in north Cook County is eligible to receive Property Tax Relief Grants, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

6 candidates file to run for office in Kenilworth

By LGIS News Service | Jan 7, 2019

Kenilworth voters will decide who will serve on the board of trustees when they head to the polls on April 2.

3 candidates file to run for office in Village of Rosemont

By LGIS News Service | Jan 2, 2019

Village of Rosemont voters will decide who will fill seats on the board of trustees when they head to the polls on April 2.

Analysis: Average Township High School District 211 teacher compensation is $115K

By LGIS News Service | Dec 19, 2018

The average teacher at Township High School District 211 received $115,066 in total compensation in the 2015-2016 school year for working nine months, according to an analysis of Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) records by the North Cook News.

Rolling Meadows to elect mayor in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 24, 2018

Rolling Meadows residents will decide who will serve as mayor n the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Winnetka to elect village president, 3 board members in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 23, 2018

Winnetka residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.