Lake County Gazette

Illinois population dropping sharply

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

Illinois faces continued economic downturn, think tank reports

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

Lake Villa raises sales tax as new year begins

By Tabitha Fleming | Jan 22, 2017

Lake Villa raised its sales tax beginning on Jan. 1, along with 19 other local government entities, the Illinois Policy Institute reports.