illinois capitol

Following the investigation and resignation of Benton this summer, Welch faced scrutiny both from his caucus and across the aisle over his handling of early complaints of sexual harassment by Benton, and his financial support for Benton’s previous reelection campaign thereafter. #centersquare #politics

“It’s hard to believe, but when we pay our monthly bills we are bankrolling utility memberships in trade associations that push the utilities’ anti-consumer agenda,” Mah said. #utilities #lawmakers #consumer

Cabello questioned whether the bill’s sponsor could produce evidence showing that former ICE agents working in Illinois law enforcement pose a public safety risk. #ice #bill

“No family should be required to pay more in property taxes than their mortgage payment,” Bailey said. #blueprint #election #workingfamilies

These are self-initiated assessments by business owners themselves and thus are not taxes. Properties within the district are assessed at a customized level by the business community. #bids

The cost of care for the 65 and over age group was nearly $188 million between March 2022 and February 2023, per that presentation. #illinois

LGDF is the designated portion of state income tax revenues that cities and counties receive from the state in lieu of local income taxes. #ldgf

"...floor votes will have to be made in person, which is something the Freedom Caucus has been pushing for a long time." #ilfreedomcaucus