Illinois Municipal League

A report looking at the potential impact of eliminating Illinois’ grocery tax suggests most families would only see modest relief, while municipalities would face a “consequential” revenue shortfall.

A budget. Recreational cannabis. Gambling expansion. The Illinois General Assembly passed a sweeping slate of bills in the final days of this year’s…

As Illinois attempts to balance its books, it’s dipping into pots of money meant to help cities and towns pay for services. And local officials are…

Illinois mayors and first responders want state lawmakers to protect them from lawsuits when responding to emergencies.Brad Cole, of the Illinois…

Cities in Illinois want their financial ability to be a factor in labor contract negotiations. Union workers in public safety jobs, like police officers…

Illinois Senators easily approved sending some two billion dollars to local governments money that thus far has been caught in the political fight between…