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How a controversial law allows local governments to recapture refunded property taxes

By Jake Griffin
Mar 25, 2023 5:19 PM - Hundreds of taxing bodies throughout the suburbs now can reclaim millions of dollars in refunded property taxes thanks to a controversial law passed nearly unanimously by the state legislature two years ago.
Did suburbs get their fair share of state's park improvement grants?

Mar 6, 2023 1:29 PM - More than 200 parks groups throughout Illinois applied for a share of nearly $60 million in state grants largely funded by suburban real estate transfer taxes this year, but several suburban districts came up empty.
What's up with state-funded capital projects in the suburbs? Inflation, supply issues create delays

By Jake Griffin
Feb 18, 2023 5:24 PM - More than 50 state-funded capital improvement projects throughout the suburbs are among hundreds that have been hampered by inflation and supply chain issues, leading to delays and increased costs.
Why Illinois is having a hard time filling state government jobs

By Jake Griffin
Feb 15, 2023 12:46 PM - Illinois lost nearly 2% of its state government workforce from 2020 to 2022 and has about 8,000 open positions, a similar predicament experts say most states are dealing with as part of a nationwide labor shortage.
What suburban school districts are paying to attract substitute teachers

By Jake Griffin
Feb 6, 2023 6:21 AM - On average, 100 suburban school districts are paying substitute teachers a base daily wage of $132, with many providing additional loyalty bonuses or higher wages for long-term jobs, but many administrators say they're still often short-handed.
Why most suburbs saw a massive boost in sales tax revenue

Jan 1, 2023 7:00 AM - Most suburbs saw a major infusion of sales tax revenue last year largely fueled by a trio of events, but some experts warn that what goes up eventually comes down.
How much cash are suburbs holding in reserve? And what are they planning to do with it?

Dec 10, 2022 8:31 PM - While it's recommended that municipalities keep at least two months of operating expenses in a reserve account, an analysis of suburban municipal finances shows most are holding onto more than six months' worth of annual costs.
Has interest in recreational marijuana in Illinois peaked?

By Jake Griffin
Nov 26, 2022 5:25 PM - Has the novelty of legalized marijuana peaked in Illinois? More dispensaries are opening throughout the state, but sales and tax revenue remain largely stagnant.
Is having the highest unemployment rate in the country a big deal?

Oct 31, 2022 9:30 AM - Illinois has the highest unemployment rate among the 50 states. Is that so bad? There are some other numbers to consider.
How will eliminating bail affect counties' finances?

Oct 22, 2022 4:58 PM - Critics of the SAFE-T Act complain the elimination of cash bail will cost taxing bodies millions of dollars, but government finance experts believe revenue losses will be minimal.

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