The City Council will vote Tuesday on 1% local grocery tax to replace the state tax that ends Jan. 1.

Thursday, the Utica Village Board voted 5-0 (Trustee John Schweickert was absent) to re-implement a 1% grocery sales tax rate on items purchased at village establishments.

To potentially generate more than $1 million extra annually for the city, Yorkville is holding a special census to document the community’s population growth. Helping out with the survey can put some extra money directly into your pockets as well.

State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, is partnering with the state treasurer’s office to connect residents of the 33rd District with more than $5 billion in unclaimed property and cash, officials announced.

The McHenry County Board could raise the salaries of elected officials – including for its own members – in the coming months.

The Illinois State Board of Education’s announcement of a $15.85 billion education budget for fiscal 2026 has drawn cautious optimism from Sterling Public Schools as the district awaits final details of its allocation under the state’s evidence-based funding (EBF) formula.

President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible damage to the U.S. economy

The second installment of the Kane County property tax bills are due on Sept. 2.

The first hurdle was crossed for a nearly $10-million bond sale in Kankakee on Monday.

A Fox River Grove trustee had harsh words for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as the Village Board voted to add back a 1% grocery tax that the state took away.

The new center, housed at the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office in Morrison, began operations July 7, 2025.

American businesses and consumers woke up Friday to find the contours of President Donald Trump’s foreign trade agenda taking shape but without much more clarity on how import taxes on goods from dozens of countries would affect them.

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington, will host a free “Don’t Overpay!” property tax appeal event on Aug. 1 at the Barrington Area Library.

Bradley's $50-million, 12-diamond youth baseball and softball complex received rave reviews as it was opened to a business gathering on a sun-soaked Tuesday.

The Village of Prairie Grove opted to continue a 1% grocery tax as the statewide tax ends at the start of next year, but there won’t be any effect as the village does not have any grocery stores.

Bradley trustees are on the verge of approving a tax on amusement venues, which could raise hundreds of thousands annually.

The city of Yorkville is begrudgingly taking over the maintenance work for Cannonball Estates subdivisions following the disbandment of the homeowners association. However, residents could face higher fees.

Residents of an Elburn neighborhood were relieved that their property taxes were not set to go up $2,000 and $3,000 per year - at least not as long as their HOA keeps up maintenance.

The city of Sycamore has joined DeKalb, Genoa and Sandwich by also enacting a 1% grocery tax, which will replace the sunsetting 1% state tax on most grocery items.

The Sycamore City Council is expected to vote Monday whether to impose a local 1% grocery tax when the statewide tax sunsets at the end of 2025, documents show.

Cary village officials seem to be on board to add a 1% non-home rule general sales tax and continuing a 1% grocery tax for next year.

An approximate $9.5-million bond sale is in Kankakee's future to deal with a variety of issues, chief among them a large investment into the rehab of many crumbling city streets.

A higher sales tax for Woodstock was approved by the City Council. Find out how much shoppers will pay when that kicks in.

A proposed Beck’s Oil gas station, car wash and convenience store planned for the corner of Park and Broadway will be the focus of Wednesday night's Streator City Council’s regular meeting

The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees approved a $318 million budget for the current fiscal year, with one trustee abstaining and another voting against it out of financial concerns.

Woodstock is having a public hearing July 15 on whether the city should increase its sales tax.

Seeking to reverse a trend dating back nearly 20 years, Kankakee County officials continue to push for new housing developments.

As anticipated, the Kankakee City Council OK'd the 1% grocery tax, which has been in place for many years through the state.

Megan Millen, Joliet Public Library executive director, said the renovation of the 20-year-old Black Road branch was part of the library’s strategic planning process, as was the renovation of the Ottawa Street branch.

Manteno Village Board OKs paying for garbage fees and will rebate local property taxes.

The Geneva City Council is poised to approve a local 1% grocery tax at Monday’s meeting, documents show, a move that city officials have said would likely impact more out-of-town shoppers than locals. The meeting is at 7 p.m. tonight.

At nearly 900 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts, and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations

On a day typically reserved for celebration, dozens of protesters gathered in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse Friday to oppose President Donald Trump, decrying what they see as government overreach on the nation’s birthday.

Republican leaders in the House are sprinting toward a Wednesday vote on President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package

Illinois motorists will pay an average of about $6 more in gasoline taxes over the coming year as the state’s motor fuel tax rate hike goes into effect Tuesday

Yorkville is saying goodbye to the underground aquifer that served the community for generations. Yorkville City Council has approved around 20% annual average water bill increases over the next five years.

At the public hearing for the 502-acre Project Steel data center development’s annexation, Mayor John Purcell wanted to make sure a portion of the revenue is guaranteed to the Yorkville School District 115.

It just became more expensive to build residential developments in Yorkville. To help the Yorkville School District 115 cover rising student-care costs, the city council approved a 40% increase in residential transition fees.

When the state grocery tax lifts on Illinoisans in January, DeKalb purchases will continue to be taxed locally, the DeKalb City Council voted this week. Officials argued the tax is needed to maintain public services.

St. Charles finance director Bill Hannah said St. Charles residents pay less in grocery taxes than out-of-town shoppers, citing data the city collected through artificial intelligence on foot traffic.

Since the phrase “bursting at the seams” was first used by Yorkville School District 115 officials to describe their classroom capacity crisis, big changes have been anticipated. Four possible facility upgrades are being considered, two raise taxes. A referendum is likely.

Kaneland School District 302 has sued Sugar Grove, asking a judge to dissolve The Grove tax increment financing district redevelopment project, Kane County court records show.

If Woodstock raises its sales tax, will it be the highest in McHenry County? Take a look at what shoppers pay in taxes for general merchandise in each county community.

After the White House put Yorkville’s special census on hold, the population counting survey is finally back on, potentially generating more than $1 million extra annually for the city.

Sandwich has decided to implement its own grocery tax in light of the state’s 1% grocery tax expiring on Jan. 1.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were forced to make this year

Potential cuts to county jobs and programs, in addition to delays in capital projects, loom over the McHenry County Board as it begins preparations for next year’s budget and property tax levy.

DeKalb elected officials this week voiced early support for a potential local grocery tax. Some blamed Gov. JB Pritzker for what they said was forcing their hand on a tax they argued brings needed revenue for city services. “It really does irritate me," Mayor Cohen Barnes said.

A proposed sales tax increase in Woodstock would bring the city’s overall rate to 8.5%, which would tie Crystal Lake for the highest in McHenry County.

Consultant hired to review effectives of city's six tax-increment financing zones aimed at promoting development.