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State Wants To Consolidate Downstate, Suburban Police/Fire Pensions

State Wants To Consolidate Downstate, Suburban Police/Fire Pensions

October 15, 2019
Communities, Education, Government, Police & Fire, Public Safety, Taxpayers

The Pension Consolidation Feasibility Task Force issued a report to Gov. JB Pritzker last week recommending that the state take action in the veto session…

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Pritzker in Aurora July 11 To Launch Technology Innovation District

Pritzker in Aurora July 11 To Launch Technology Innovation District

July 8, 2019
Breaking News, Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Quality of Life, Science & Technology, WK-Communities

Gov. JB Pritzker will come to Aurora on Thursday (July 11, 2019) for “TechVibe,” a launch event for Aurora’s “605 Innovation District.” The event is…

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State Legislation: Gov Signs 3 Laws To Protect Undocumented Immigrants

State Legislation: Gov Signs 3 Laws To Protect Undocumented Immigrants

June 24, 2019
Communities, Education, Government, Schools, State of Illinois, Taxpayers

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of legislation Friday aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants. The three laws ban immigration detention center, prohibit local law…

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State: 2.87% of Kane County Residents Would Pay More Under Proposed 'Fair Tax'

State: 2.87% of Kane County Residents Would Pay More Under Proposed ‘Fair Tax’

March 28, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Local Economy, State of Illinois, Taxpayers

It might be the “1 percent” that the state of Illinois’ proposed Fair Tax is targeting to generate $3.4 billion in new income taxes, but…

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State of Illinois Poised to Raise Legal Smoking Age to 21

State of Illinois Poised to Raise Legal Smoking Age to 21

March 19, 2019
Business, Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Health, Kane County Health Department, Public Safety, Quality of Life

  Illinois is one step closer to joining a growing list of states that have raised the age to legally purchase tobacco to 21. According…

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UPDATE: State Proposes 'Fair Tax' Plan To Generate $3.4 Billion Income Tax Revenue

UPDATE: State Proposes ‘Fair Tax’ Plan To Generate $3.4 Billion Income Tax Revenue

March 11, 2019
Business, Consumers, Education, Government, Local Economy, Property Values, Taxpayers

Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday (March 7, 2019) unveiled a “fair tax plan” the state believes would raise $3.4 billion in tax revenue. According to…

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State Senate OKs Bill Raising Minimum Wage to $15 An Hour By 2025

State Senate OKs Bill Raising Minimum Wage to $15 An Hour By 2025

February 8, 2019
Business, Communities, Consumers, Education, Employment, Government, Local Economy, Quality of Life, Taxpayers

The Illinois Senate voted Thursday to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. If passed by the Illinois House without changes,…

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