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(The Center Square) – A move is underway at the Illinois Statehouse to address the rising costs of local pensions while some look to alleviate the state’s property tax burden.

Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly say they're fighting the burden placed on homeowners and are calling for statewide property tax relief.

State legislators are laying out more measures that could impact Illinois taxpayers. Republican state Reps. Da...

(The Center Square) – State legislators are laying out more measures that could impact Illinois taxpayers with families and those paying property taxes.

(The Center Square) – State legislators are laying out more measures that could impact Illinois taxpayers with families and those paying property taxes. Illinois is regularly listed as among the states with the highest ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker approved raises for the statewide elected leaders just ahead of their inaugurations Jan. 9. State lawmakers will get $12,094 raises when they take office Jan. 11. Big hikes also went to Pritzker’s department leaders and their assistants.

(The Center Square) – During late night session over the weekend, Illinois lawmakers approved giving legislators, statewide officers and executive agency staff pay raises, amid more than $1.7 billion of other spending of tax resources....

Lawmakers approve pay raises

(The Center Square) – A measure requiring anyone installing a sprinkler system for a lawn in Illinois to have a licensed plumber hired for inspection has passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. Opponents say it's unneces...

During late night session over the weekend, Illinois lawmakers approved giving legislators, statewide officers and executive agency staff pay raises, amid more