State Rep. Tom Weber, speaking at a press conference at the Capitol today, introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at curbing property tax increases. House Bills 4354 and 4716, according to Rep. Weber, would establish caps to prevent individual property tax bills and assessments from exceeding 5% or 3%, respectively.Weber stated, "We need to provide some relief to homeowners who are struggling to keep up with escalating property tax bills."If passed, these bills would bring significant changes to property tax regulations in the state, offering a measure of stability...
In the 2021-22 school year, 33.3% of Oak Grove School District 68 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
In February, the median sale price of a home in Lake County rose by $40,961 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 3.7%.
Illinois State Representative McLaughlin recently shed light on the state's financial situation during a discussion on the real credit score of Illinois. Along with House Republicans, McLaughlin addressed the challenges arising from the state's stagnant economy and high taxes.The event aimed to analyze and discuss the factors contributing to Illinois' economic struggles and its impact on residents. McLaughlin emphasized the importance of understanding the state's credit score as a crucial indicator of its financial health.In his remarks, McLaughlin stated, "Illinois’...
The Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS) is organizing the Carl C. Bell, MD Memorial Award Essay Competition for Illinois High School students, offering a cash prize for the winners. The essay contest is open to all high school students in Illinois with submissions due on June 1, 2024.Participants are asked to reflect on the impact of social media on mental health and the mental well-being of various social circles. The essay prompt specifically asks, "How has social media impacted your mental health and/or the mental health of your social networks, family, schools, and/or...
In the 2021-22 school year, 33.4% of Bannockburn School District 106 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The Bernard Drive Street Improvement Project is set to commence this week in Buffalo Grove. The initial phase of the project will concentrate on the eastern section from Lincoln Terrace to Buffalo Grove Road.
The Lake Forest City Council has given the green light for a new Starbucks outlet, complete with a drive-through, to be established on the southeast corner of Waukegan and Everett Roads. The decision includes waiving a first reading and approving the site plan.
In the 2021-22 school year, 37.2% of Oak Grove School District 68 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.