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Nearly 200 cities told the Illinois Municipal League that they expect to bring in less money from taxes on shopping, gaming, gas and other sources due to…
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A day after Gov. J.B. Pritzker called for a massive culture change over corruption in Illinois, state lawmakers were considering how to make that happen —…
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Many cities across Illinois are struggling to meet required police and fire pension payments. In Springfield, every dollar homeowners pay in real estate…
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As Illinois attempts to balance its books, it’s dipping into pots of money meant to help cities and towns pay for services. And local officials are…
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City governments across Illinois are asking to have their state funding passed along automatically. It’s the latest consequence of Illinois’ 20-month…
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Money can now be released to local governments and community organizations that have been waiting for state funding since July. The Senate was in…
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Illinois Senators are poised to approve sending some $2 billion to local governments, money that thus far has been caught in the political fight between…
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The lack of a state budget puts some local projects in jeopardy--including road work. Past Due host Jamey Dunn talked with Brad Cole executive director of…