Lake County Gazette

Roll Call: Edly-Allen votes for abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen (D-51) on May 28 voted for a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Roll Call: Walker votes for abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Mark L. Walker (D-53) on May 28 voted for a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

From Prairie State Wire

$0.59 per homeowner in Burbank, $7.34 in Rantoul. New Illinois state program delivers 'property tax relief' to top-taxed homeowners

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

For the state’s most highly taxed homeowners, it isn’t nothing. But it’s close.

Property tax roundup: Grayslake, Volo, Lakemoor, Zion have highest tax bills in Lake County

By LGIS News Service | Mar 26, 2019

When finance manager Larry Barrett announced on his Facebook page in 2015 that he was moving his family to Indiana, a friend asked what prompted his decision. His reply: "When I can make the same money somewhere where it costs half as much and the weather is at least somewhat better. ...why not??"

From Prairie State Wire

Springfield considering gas tax hike even though Illinois already pays among the most in U.S.

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Even without the increases in the Illinois gas tax now being proposed by state lawmakers, Illinois has the 10th highest state gas taxes in the nation, according to July 2018 numbers from the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

From Prairie State Wire

NCAA tournament lacks Illinois teams, not Illinois players

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois has 13 Division I college basketball teams eligible for the NCAA tournament.

Analysis: On eve of $185 million bond vote, District 220 homeowners see tax bills far outpace enrollment growth

By LGIS News Service | Mar 13, 2019

Barrington CUSD 220 has seen its enrollment rise by 13 percent over the past 20 years.

No comment yet from Mayfield on three controversial abortion bills

By LGIS News Service | Mar 7, 2019

Southwest Side sate Rep. Rita Mayfield has not returned calls for comment on the legislation to legalize third-trimester abortions and repeal parental notification laws.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.

4 Lake County school districts eligible for ISBE’s property tax relief grant

By LGIS News Service | Jan 29, 2019

Four school districts in Lake County are eligible to receive Property Tax Relief Grants, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

6 candidates file to run for office in Village of Deerfield

By LGIS News Service | Jan 7, 2019

Deerfield voters will decide who will serve on the village board when they head to the polls on April 2.

6 candidates file to run for office in Village of Lincolnshire

By LGIS News Service | Jan 2, 2019

Village of Lincolnshire voters will decide who will serve as mayor and clerk when they head to the polls on April 2.

Market Watch: Bulls' EVP of Basketball Operations could lose $137K on Lake Bluff home

By LGIS News Service | Dec 31, 2018

Illinois' highest-in-the-nation property taxes are eroding home equity and depressing home values across the state. This report is part of a Lake County Gazette series on recent home listings that demonstrate the consequences.

Market Watch: US Concrete SVP John Kunz loses $500,000 on Lake Forest home

By LGIS News Service | Dec 18, 2018

Illinois' highest-in-the-nation property taxes are eroding home equity and depressing home values across the state.

Third Lake to elect village president in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 25, 2018

Third Lake residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Bannockburn to select new village president in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 25, 2018

Bannockburn residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Tower Lakes to select village president in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 25, 2018

Tower Lakes residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Volo to elect village president in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 25, 2018

Volo residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Lincolnshire to elect village president in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 25, 2018

Lincolnshire residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.