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South Cook County taxpayers to pay an extra $219M with passage of tax hike law
South Cook County taxpayers will see a total of $219 million in state income tax increases after SB 9, a tax hike measure, passed the Democrat-controlled Illinois State Senate to become law.
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South Cook County taxpayers would pay an extra $219M if Democrats’ tax hike becomes law
South Cook County taxpayers would see a total of $219 million in state income tax increases if a tax hike measure passed by the Democrat-controlled Illinois State Senate becomes law.
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Richton Park mayor blames schools for high property taxes
School districts take such a large chunk of property tax revenue in lllinois that putting a freeze on them would not address the real issue, Richton Park Mayor Rick Reinbold argued on a radio program recently.
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Study: Twelve percent of Tinley Park employees earn $100K+
Some 12 percent of Tinley Park employees earn more than six figures, according to an analysis of Illinois municipal compensation by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Study: Thirteen percent of Oak Lawn employees earn $100K+
Some 13 percent of Oak Lawn employees earn more than six figures, according to an analysis of Illinois municipal compensation by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).