Lake County Gazette

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam calls for passage of bill that would deter shipment of opioids via U.S. Mail

By Marian Johns | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-06) recently spoke out in favor of the Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act, or HR 5788.

McSweeney says recently passed budget will continue 'carnage' of Illinois taxpayers

By Marian Johns | Jun 5, 2018

While the recent approval of a $38.5 billion budget proposal by state lawmakers is seen as a step in the right direction by the Illinois governor and many legislators, the vote is not sitting well with state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills), who says the spending plan only adds to the state's tax "carnage."

From McHenry Times

McConchie files amendment to allow voters to control property taxes via ballot box

By Marian Johns | 6 years ago

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) says the recent amendment he introduced to Senate Bill 2670 will allow voters to use the ballot box as a tool to lower their property taxes.

Lake Zurich School District 95 voters approve $77.6 million bond issue

By Marian Johns | Mar 22, 2018

Lake Zurich School District 95 voters signaled their approval of a $77.6 million bond issue Tuesday, with approximately 66 percent of the voters approving the plan.