Carroll Applauds Enactment of New Property Tax Relief Fund Designed to Lower Burdensome Taxes

Rep. Daniel Didech (D-59) voted on 99 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in May.

A trio of Springfield lawmakers from both parties are joining forces to help Lake County residents deal with the issue of Illinois' runaway property taxes.

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-26) voted on 97 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state Senate in May.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Lake County during the week of July 1.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of July 1.

Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R. Wheaton), who narrowly lost her bid to unseat then Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in the GOP primary just over a year ago, is back in the political spotlight after announcing her run in the 6th Congressional District.

Mount Prospect, Illinois Human Services Department is collecting donations for a Back To School supply drive to aid disadvantaged families.

District Office Open House on July 19

Even if Illinois state House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) used "dirty tricks" to fend off 2016 primary challenger Jason Gonzales, the strategy allegedly employed was not illegal, according to a re​cent court filing.

Former Illinois Sens. Michael Noland (D-Elgin) and James Clayborne (D-East St. Louis) filed a lawsuit against the state which, if successful, will increase state lawmakers’ salaries to more than $81,000 by 2020 to rank Illinois' legislative salaries as the nation’s fourth-highest.

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is recommending Illinoisans be earthquake prepared following the recent earthquakes in California.

Students with epilepsy will be better protected at school under a new law signed today by Gov. JB Pritzker and sponsored by State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield).

Grant Township Property Tax Relief Workship on July 18

Women's Advisory Council on July 17

Property Tax Appeal Seminar for Wheeling Township Homeowners on July 17

Lake County Republican Federation Executive Committee member Keith Gray is clear is his reasoning for backing Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is his run for U.S. Congress.

Mount Prospect Office Hours on July 18

Since Illinois has become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana, national labor lawyer and legal analyst Michelle Lee Flores suggests the Prairie State began to prepare for employment law issues.

State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen's Satellite Office Hours on July 18