State of Illinois

State of Illinois

Pritzker paints two budget pictures: One with graduated tax, one without

By JERRY NOWICKI and PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has tied his second-year state budget proposal to the unfinished marquee policy initiative of his first year – a constitutional amendment that allows the state to impose higher income tax rates on higher income earners. […]

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Municipal Gas Tax Bill proposed

Illinois Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th District) has proposed a new gas tax bill. Senate Bill 2978 seeks to amend the Illinois Municipal Code to provide that municipalities may impose a motor fuel tax on top of the 38-cent state tax (19-cents previously) that was imposed in July 2019. Cunningham’s proposal […]

State of Illinois

Pritzer annouces first round of matching grants for broadband expansion

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzer announced that the state is releasing $50 million in funding for the first round of matching grants of Connect Illinois, the state’s $420 million statewide broadband expansion. “We’re beginning to deliver on an ambitious four-year plan to deliver broadband to homes, businesses and community institutions like […]

St. Joseph video gaming
State of Illinois

Village of St. Joseph to look at liquor license to broaden video gaming establishments

BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com The Village of St. Joseph Board of Trustees will take action on amending the existing liquor license to allow for a Package/Pour License which would allow the opportunity for additional business owners to pursue a video gaming license. In Feb. 2012, Village Trustees passed an ordinance […]

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Bennett’s bill provides new protections for Mahomet Aquifer

BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com New protections for the Mahomet Aquifer went into effect on Jan. 1. Senate Bill 2027, proposed by Illinois State Senator Scott Bennett, directs the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to prioritize landfills, especially those that have been unregulated or under-regulated, that sit above the Mahomet Aquifer […]