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Before the board voted, Chicago Public Schools Acting Chief Financial Officer Wally Stock said CPS ended fiscal year 2025 with a negative cash flow of $339 million, or $485 million worse than fiscal year 2024. #taxes #cps

Under Illinois election law, petition circulators must personally witness each signature they attest to collecting. #petition #gop

As of Dec. 8, the board reported that total tax revenue generated in 2025 from casino gambling, sports wagering and video gaming reached nearly $1.76 billion. #casino #igb

The National League of Cities represents more than 19,000 municipalities nationwide and advocates for local government priorities in Washington, D.C. Board members help shape the organization’s strategic direction and meet three times a year, in March, June and November. #broadview #nlc #citysummit

ISBE board members were briefed on the funding requests during their monthly meeting Thursday in Chicago. #funding #schools

Board members said the delays spurred their decision to expand the appeal period so more taxpayers could seek relief. Appeals filed during this reopened session will affect 2026 tax bills. #appeals #propertytax

The plan is expected to address boundary retention, long-term water supply requirements, and the financial foundation needed to sustain village services well into the next century. #plan #redevelopment

Illinois Mosquito Abatement Districts, first established under the 1925 Mosquito Abatement District Act, are charged with monitoring and reducing vectors of disease such as mosquitoes, rats, and ticks. #mosquitos

September also marks Responsible Gaming Education Month, a national initiative to raise awareness about healthy gambling practices. Fruchter emphasized that responsible gaming requires year-round focus, noting strategies such as setting time and money limits, only wagering what one can afford to lose, and seeking help when needed. #gaming

The Board voted to pass Interim CEO Kenneth King’s $2025–26 budget, which the watchdog group described as “structurally imperfect” but prudent in avoiding classroom cuts, risky revenue assumptions, and short-term borrowing. #budget