Ford County Property Tax Stability: Equalization Factor Holds Steady at 1.0000, Illinois Department of Revenue Reports
The Illinois Department of Revenue has maintained Ford County's property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, indicating consistent assessment practices and no significant tax burden changes for residents.
Landmarks Illinois Spotlights Chicago Buildings on 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places List
Three Chicago-area buildings have been listed as endangered historic sites by Landmarks Illinois, including the Portage Theater, the Sears Administration Building, and the former Libby, McNeill and Libby Building.
Cook County's No-Cash Bail System Shows Early Promise as Illinois Charts Justice Reform Path
Early data shows optimism for Illinois' elimination of cash bail, with smoother court operations and low rates of new crimes among released defendants, despite some challenges and ongoing adjustments.
Biden and Harris Tag-Team Wisconsin with Microsoft's Megabucks and Heartland Appeals
Biden and Harris intensify their campaign efforts in Wisconsin, focusing on community connections and the announcement of a $3.3 billion Microsoft investment in Racine. Biden's campaign also launches a $14 million minority-focused ad campaign.
Illinois Hemp Entrepreneurs Rally for Regulation and Taxation Over Outright Ban, Eyeing Economic Growth
Illinois hemp business owners request state regulation and taxation of their products, contrasting usual anti-regulation sentiment, while facing a divergent bill seeking to prohibit hemp-derived intoxicants.