Illinois State Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Westchester)
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Residential property taxes up 1.3% in 2023 in Westchester
With a 1.3% increase, Westchester experienced one of the largest residential property tax assessment increases in Cook County in 2023.
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78.5% decrease in Westchester’s commercial property valuations in 2023 brings taxes down
Westchester witnessed an unusual decrease of 78.5% in commercial property tax assessments in 2023, a notable deviation from the national upward trend.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage
If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.
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West Cook Democrats vote in favor of budget bills
In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.