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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 | 5 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 | 5 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 | 5 years ago

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

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.

Rantoul Township High School District 193 eligible for ISBE’s property tax relief grant

By LGIS News Service | Jan 29, 2019

Rantoul Township High School District 193 in Champaign 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.

7 candidates file to run for office in Murphysboro -- all but 1 an incumbent

By LGIS News Service | Jan 22, 2019

All but one candidate is an incumbent in the Murphysboro consolidated municipal elections to be held April 2.

Incumbents face no challengers in Gifford

By LGIS News Service | Jan 21, 2019

Only incumbents signed up for the April 2 consolidated election in Gifford.

2 trustees file to run for board seats again in Tolono

By LGIS News Service | Jan 7, 2019

Village of Tolono voters will decide if they will retain two board members when they head to the polls on April 2.

From West Central Reporter

Madigan backs Katie Stuart with $347,015 this election cycle

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) gave a total of $347,015 to Edwardsville state House candidate Katie Stuart this election cycle, state filings show.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan pours $21.1 million into House races

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) contributed $21.1 million to 30 state House races this election cycle, including $3,445,351 to 22 fellow Democrats in the week leading up to Tuesday’s general election.

From West Central Reporter

Davis wins 13th Congressional District race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Republican Rodney Davis has been declared the winner in the 13th Congressional District against Democrat Betsy Londrigan.

From Metro East Sun

Shimkus wins 15th Congressional District race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Republican John Shimkus has been declared the winner in the 15th Congressional District against Democrat Kevin Gaither.

Dan Caukins wins 101st House District race

By LGIS News Service | Nov 6, 2018

Republican Dan Caukins has been declared the winner in the 101st House District against Democrat Jennifer McMillin.

Mike Marron wins 104th House District race

By LGIS News Service | Nov 6, 2018

Republican Mike Marron has been declared the winner in the 104th House District against Democrat Cynthia Cunningham.

From Prairie State Wire

Michael Frerichs wins State Treasurer's race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Michael Frerichs has been declared the winner in the Illinois State Treasurer's race against Republican Jim Dodge.

From Prairie State Wire

Mendoza wins Illinois State Comptroller race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Susana Mendoza has won the state Comptroller race against Republican Darlene Senger.

From Prairie State Wire

Jesse White wins Secretary of State race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Jesse White has won the Secretary of State race against Republican Jason Helland.

From Prairie State Wire

Kwame Raoul wins Attorney General race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Kwame Raoul won the Attorney General's race after Republican candidate Erika Harold conceded the race.

From Prairie State Wire

Pritzker wins gubernatorial race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat J.B. Pritzker won the gubernatorial race after Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded the race Tuesday night.