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Most Cook County residents shaken up over beverage tax, poll shows

By Mia Sims | Aug 16, 2017

A large majority of Cook County residents are angry that many beverages are now costing them more, according to a study commissioned by the Illinois Manufacturers Association and published on the Illinois Policy Institute's website.

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Men's rights activist asks for understanding before judgment

By Giovanni Whaley | Aug 14, 2017

A member of a men’s rights group in Illinois wants to spread the word that they are not anti-women; they are pro-family values and supportive of a man’s role in his household.

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Harris puts himself in line of fire with push to tax retirees

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 14, 2017

David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) is risking the ire of the nation’s largest advocacy group for retirees by pushing two bills to tax retirement income. Harris also recently backed the increase in state income tax to 4.95 percent from 3.75 percent.

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Morrison, Rooney look for volunteers for Palatine fair booth

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 13, 2017

Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is seeking volunteers to join him and Sen. Tom Rooney (R-Rolling Meadows) at their booth at this year’s Palatine Street Fest on Aug. 26- 27, according to a release from Morrison.

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No more free passes for Park Ridge park board members

By Hoang Tran | Aug 11, 2017

In a move likely to save taxpayers money, the Park Ridge Park District board voted in July to eliminate certain perks for its members.

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Morrison offers free property tax help for Palatine residents

By Brent Zell | Aug 5, 2017

Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is offering Palatine Township taxpayers the opportunity to get answers about property assessments at a free seminar at 6 p.m. on Aug. 24 at the Rolling Meadows Village Hall, according to a press release.

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Bridge work expected to slow I-55 traffic over Des Plaines River

By Tendai Makaripe | Aug 2, 2017

Motorists in Illinois are being cautioned that traffic on Interstate 55 over the Des Plaines River will likely be slowed to allow routine bridge inspections from Aug. 7-17, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

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Wheeling under fire for refusal to provide video recordings

By John Revak | Jul 31, 2017

The Village of Wheeling and the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) don't agree on the definition of “public record,” according to an article by the ECW's John Kraft.

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Park Ridge board pair pleased to see end to park perks

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 26, 2017

Jim O’Donnell and Mel Thillens want Park Ridge to know that they don’t see themselves as being better than the taxpayers they represent.

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Lake Park Golf Course prides itself on full-course deals

By Aaron Crider | Jul 16, 2017

Lake Park Golf Course wants other courses to turn green with envy.

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Evanston business owner fears negative repercussions of wage hike

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 11, 2017

While some Evanston employees will see a little fatter paychecks thanks to the recent minimum wage increase in Cook County, they might also find fewer places to spend the extra cash, according to a campaign strategist.

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Morrison looks to Rauner to prevent publicly funded abortions

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 10, 2017

Rep. Thomas Morrison (R-Palatine) is counting on Gov. Bruce Rauner to be true to his word on House Bill 40.

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Hanover parks can barely contain all their summer offerings

By Aaron Crider | Jul 10, 2017

The Hanover Park District offers 21 parks and facilities. While that might sound like a lot, it takes that many places to contain all of the offerings of summer.

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Martwick challenger calls budget vote 'sad day for many lllinoisans'

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 9, 2017

Rep. Robert Martwick's (D-Chicago) vote for the House budget plan that includes a significant tax hike was reckless and contrary to the interests of his constituents, Ammie Kessem, who has announced a bid for Martwick's seat in 2018, said in a press release.

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Cook County minimum wage 'ramp' to change workers' comp landscape, lawyer says

By Russell Boniface | Jul 4, 2017

The rising minimum wage in Cook County will have a drastic impact on workers’ compensation claims, Eugene Keefe, of law firm Keefe, Campbell, Biery and Associates, wrote in a blog post on the firm's website.

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Des Plaines change of heart on minimum wage hike called 'a matter of economics'

By Justin Stoltzfus | Jun 30, 2017

Des Plaines has changed its mind on increasing its minimum wage.

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Chicagoans face hefty property tax boost to help pay for pensions

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 28, 2017

Chicago residents face an average 10 percent property tax increase this year as city officials grapple with finding ways to pay the pension plans of teachers, police officers and firefighters, according to the Cook County clerk.

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Overtaxed Illinoisans also seeing nation's smallest growth in personal income

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 23, 2017

Illinois’ average personal income growth since the Great Recession is tied with Nevada for the worst in the country, according to data from Pew Charitable Trusts recently published on the Illinois Policy Institute website.

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U of I student's essay becomes open plea for Middle East peace

By Michael McGrady | Jun 21, 2017

Jack Cadden's writing assignment went from the classroom to the center of a campus controversy recently.

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Attorney details sick leave changes in Cook County

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 19, 2017

As of July 1, Cook County businesses had to be up to date on changes to the Illinois Sick Leave Act, and a Chicago law firm has offered some insights regarding those changes.