Beyond the budget, I was proud to help advance several measures this spring that address real-world challenges facing families, farmers and local governments. #patrickjoyce #june #oped
The legislation was prompted by an investigation into Crown Cremations and Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights. In February 2025, a whistleblower provided photos and information describing conditions at the facility, leading the comptroller's office to discover that more than 100 bodies had been improperly stored. #cremations #chicagoheights #legislation
House Bill 4695 would expand the comptroller’s authority to investigate licensed crematories, inspect records and review operations as deemed necessary. #crematory #bill #chicagoheights
Deering emphasized that Illinois families already shoulder some of the nation’s highest property taxes, much of which goes toward funding education. #scholarships #taxcredits #students
As the current Lake County Treasurer, Kim has cultivated a reputation for her innovative approach to public finance, making her a compelling choice for the Comptroller’s office. #comptroller #election
Comptroller Mendoza's Bipartisan "No Exit Bonus/No Signing Bonus Reform" advances as part of larger ethics package (Springfield, IL) - Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s “no exit bonus/no signing bonus” reform was included in a broader package of legislative ethics reforms Governor J.B. Pritzker advanced Friday.