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Roll Call: Zalewski votes for abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Michael J. Zalewski (D-23) on May 28 voted for a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

From Prairie State Wire

$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.

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.

A supporter of HB 40, state Rep. Rita has no comment on new abortion bills

By LGIS News Service | Mar 7, 2019

Calumet Park state Rep. Bob Rita has not returned calls for comment on the legislation to legalize third-trimester abortions and repeal parental notification laws.

State Rep. Burke, who supported HB 40, yet to comment on new abortion bills

By LGIS News Service | Mar 7, 2019

Evergreen Park state Rep. and Assistant House Majority Leader Kelly Burke has not returned calls for comment on the legislation to legalize third-trimester abortions and repeal parental notification laws.

No official position yet on controversial abortion bills from state Rep. Hurley

By LGIS News Service | Mar 7, 2019

Southwest Side state Rep. Fran Hurley 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. DeLuca on controversial abortion bills

By LGIS News Service | Mar 7, 2019

Chicago Heights state Rep. Anthony DeLuca has not returned calls for comment on the new legislation put forth by his party to legalize third-trimester abortions and repeal parental notification laws.

Property Tax Roundup: Park Forest, Markham, Riverdale, Harvey have highest tax bills in Chicago area

By LGIS News Service | Mar 4, 2019

When it was built in 1954, the 1,250 square-foot, three-bedroom, one bath contemporary “Futura” model at 75 Blackhawk Drive in Park Forest was the epitome of housing innovation.

3 Dolton trustees lose primary election

By LGIS News Service | Feb 27, 2019

Andrew Holmes, Tammie Brown and Edward “Ed” Steave likely will unseat three incumbents on the Village of Dolton's board of trustees on April 2 after garnering the most votes in Tuesday's consolidated primary election.

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.

6 candidates file to run for office in Orland Park

By LGIS News Service | Jan 29, 2019

Orland Park voters will decide who will serve on the village and library boards when they head to the polls on April 2.

17 school districts in southern Cook County can receive Property Tax Relief Grants

By LGIS News Service | Jan 29, 2019

Seventeen school districts in southern Cook County are eligible to receive Property Tax Relief Grants, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today.