The results come as city officials and alderpersons continue to debate budget priorities, including proposals related to school funding, social services, and a potential reinstatement of a corporate head tax. #taxes #poll
The nationwide scam involves urgent texts claiming a tax refund has been processed and instructing recipients to provide or verify their personal banking details. #scams
Alderman Samantha Nugent asked to see a $3 million budget analysis prepared for the city by Ernst & Young. Alderman Brendan Reilly repeated Nugent’s question to Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman. #deficit
This year’s reassessment saw the total value of residential properties in the township climb more than 30% over 2024. Steele said the session aims to make the appeals process easier to navigate. #propertytaxes
Using data from the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Census Bureau, analysts found that Illinois lost 881,012 residents from 2012 to 2022. #economy
After a thorough review, the DOE has determined that the project does not meet the necessary conditions for federal support, reflecting a commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources. #action
Americans for Prosperity–Illinois filed a 35-count ethics complaint and is now urging Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to hold officials accountable. #taxes
“Donald Trump’s reckless trade policies are nothing more than a tax on working families that will jack up prices, threaten jobs, and impact the way we live,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #tariffs