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Citing information from the village’s finance director, Glotz put the library’s fund balance at approximately $20 million and argued that it could afford the additional expense. #tinleypark #library

County officials attributed the balanced proposal to 15 years of fiscal discipline, which allowed local government to absorb severe external financial shocks, including federal funding rollbacks and court-ordered revenue freezes. #cookcounty

Corbett argued that licensing delays have consequences beyond the professionals waiting for approval. He said workers can lose wages while waiting, businesses can struggle to find qualified employees and the state can lose potential tax revenue. #licensing #online

The deputy will assist investigators on cases requiring law enforcement involvement, support complex child welfare situations, and help improve coordination and response times between agencies. #dcfs #dupagecounty

Aguilar said the event reflected his belief that government must take an active role in reaching residents. #residents #openhouse

The kiosk includes a court-provided tablet and printer that allow users to scan and submit documents for new and existing cases in the Northern District of Illinois. #kiosk #federalcourt

Under his plan, veterans would not be required to schedule appointments and would receive expedited service when visiting driver services facilities. #veterans #election

The median home value of $150,000 now comes with a crushing $4,800 tax bill—far surpassing the burdens faced by homeowners in neighboring Calumet City ($3,500) and Lansing ($4,000). #burnham