SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cook County seniors receiving cost-saving property tax exemptions will no longer have to go through the burdensome of reapplying every year as a result of a new law passed by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates. “While we work to deliver...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D–Grayslake, passed an omnibus government accountability reform package, which had the input of Lake County Chairwoman Sandy Hart, Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court Erin Cartwright Weinstein, and Lake County Treasurer...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to increase transparency for taxpayers, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, passed a new law that will show property owners where parts of their tax dollars are going to on their tax bills. His measure aims to give more...
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State lawmakers would be able to opt out of cost of living adjustments under legislation recently co-sponsored by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and instead send their salary increases to the state’s pension funds.“Currently,...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is highlighting a new law that seeks to protect public servants from targeted ballot initiatives and secure term limits for current officials.“I am extremely grateful to Governor Pritzker for joining me in...