Rather than bring in more money for the state, a pair of bills would probably drive more businesses out of Illinois, the founder of a financial website says.
A public policy group is calling on Illinoisans to demand that the Senate follow the House's lead and approve a bill that would allow voters to decide to consolidate local governments.
State Sens. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) and Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) have unveiled a Taxpayer Bargain budget plan they say calls for spending reductions, protections for elementary and secondary education, pension reform, restructuring and legislative accountability.
A transparency group has accused the Allin Township Fire Protection District Board of Trustees of forgery and and false billing and the McLean County sheriff of brushing the allegations aside.
The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2017 in Heyworth fell by $42,500 while total sales remained unchanged with seven homes sold.