Illinois needs responsible Tier 2 pension reform
Nov 14, 2024 · The concern arises because Tier 2’s maximum pensionable salary is growing more slowly than the Social Security wage base. In 2011, both were set at $106,800, but by 2024, the Social Security ...
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Use the maps to find the legislators representing you. You can search for Illinois state senators, house representatives and Chicago alderman.
Violent crime up 18%, arrests down 43% in Chicago over 10 years
Mar 12, 2024 · The institute analysis showed a 18% increase in violent crimes since 2013, with a 33% decline in the number of arrests. Arrest rates hit their lowest levels in a decade in 2023, with just 10.8% of ...
Some Montgomery County residents see 1,400% property tax hike
Nov 22, 2024 · Residents in Central Illinois are feeling sticker shock from exponential property tax growth. One woman’s $756 property tax bill is skyrocketing to $10,000 in one year.
There is no longer cash bail in Illinois. What happens now?
Sep 18, 2023 · After litigation delaying its implementation, the full provisions of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act went into effect on Sept. 18. Here’s what to expect.
Everything Illinoisans need to know about the SAFE-T Act
Nov 18, 2022 · Standard 3: Petition to deny pretrial release – the state has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that (1) there is proof or great presumption that the defendant committed one ...
Who is running for judge in Illinois in 2024?
Oct 17, 2024 · On Nov. 5 Illinoisans will vote to elect two Illinois Supreme Court justices and nine appellate court justices, and whether to retain four sitting appellate court justices.
Illinois Policy
Digital licenses, shampoo bottles, $15 wage: Illinois’ new laws for 2025. New Years’ Day means hundreds of new laws on the books, including one allowing residents to get a digital version of ...
‘Millionaire tax’ proposal would hike income tax rates by 62% for ...
Oct 28, 2024 · Illinois voters will see a series of non-binding advisory questions appearing on their November ballots. One of which is to change Illinois’ income tax structure from a single flat rate to a ...
How to get your Illinois driver’s license on your phone
Jul 18, 2024 · How to get your Illinois driver’s license on your phone. Legislation allowing Illinois residents to carry a digital driver’s license or ID on their smartphone will take effect in 2025.