Category Archives: Economic Development
The Property Tax Appeal Game in Cook County
The property-tax-assessment process in Cook County is convoluted by design. But here’s how it works in simple terms: First, the Cook County Assessor’s Office assesses the value of every property in the county. The value of any given property is … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, assessments, Burke, Chicago, cook county, Illinois, Leyden, Madigan, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, tax appeals
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Local Governments’ Alarming Capital Spending Ratios — Strong Towns
There are many ways for state and local governments to run hidden deficits, one of which is deferred maintenance. But it turns out there is a way to measure the extent to which local governments kick the maintenance can down … Continue reading
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Illinois Has Lost Governnmental Review By Newspapers
America’s newspapers are vanishing, with Illinois losing more than most twitter.com/ilwatchdog/status/1055445139395620864
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Tagged advocacy, Chicago, cook county, Illinois, politics, Rosemont, Roy F. McCampbell, school
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O’Hare Area Is Getting a New Highway: I 490
I 490 is currently under construction to link I 90 (Jane Addams Tollroad) to I 294 (TriState Tollroad) with interchanges at Green Street/Franklin Avenue and at the intersect of I 294 and County Line Road, with the major interchange at … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Development, Economy, Franklin Park, I 294, Illinois, illinois politics, Illinois Tollroad, Leyden, Leyden Fire Protection District, Mayor Caiafa, News, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Schiller Park Commentaries, schiller park police, Social Media, Taxation, Transportation, West Leyden
Tagged budget, Chicago, cook county, education, Franklin Park, Illinois, Irving Park Road, Kennedy School, Leyden, Nick Caiafa, politics, Rosemont, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Village of Schiller Park
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Questions and Answers About The I 294 Expansion in The Schiller Park Area by Illinois Tollroad Commission Representatives
Questions and answers were asked by residents of Schiller Park after the Illinois Tollroad completed their presentations, which can be seen at this link:
Posted in driveways, Economic Development, Economy, I 294, Illinois, illinois politics, Illinois Tollroad, Leyden, politics, Schiller Park, Schiller Park Commentaries, schillerparkblog, Social Media, Taxation
Tagged budget, Chicago, cook county, Illinois, Irving Park Road, Leyden, Nick Caiafa, politics, Rosemont, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Village of Schiller Park
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I 294 Construction Projects 2018-2025 as Presented by the Illinois Tollroad Commission Representatives to Schiller Park Residents on 9/19/2018
Go to this link to see the presentation by representatives of the Illinois Tollroad Commission of the I 294 expansion projects designed and scheduled to be built from 2018 – 2025 and understand how this will impact you as a … Continue reading
A Typical Illinois Governmental Fiasco
So IDOT just finished the contract on restoring the road surface and concrete curbs on Irving Park Road in Schiller Park, and now less than a week later the Illinois Tollroad Commission is tearing up the work. #Illinois #taxpayer #dollarsatwork … Continue reading
Posted in #taxation, Economic Development, Economy, Finance, Illinois, illinois politics, political satire, politics, Rauner, referendum, Schiller Park, Schiller Park Commentaries
Tagged budget, Illinois, Irving Park Road, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, transparency, Village of Schiller Park
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Let’s Face Reality About The Illinois General Assembly, They Perpetuate The Poor Governance Of Illinois
What is sad about this and all the rest of legislative work in Illinois is that the Dems can decide to pass a bill, the ERA, that will have no impact on equal rights because current laws and regulation mandate … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, advocates, autistic children, budget, disability card special needs, education, Illinois, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, school district., Special Education, special needs, Special Needs children, transparency, work force
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The New Year Sees No Relief For Illinoisans’ From Ever Growing Property Tax Bills
A major reason for Illinoisans’ daunting property tax bills is the record number of local government bodies they’re supporting. Illinois, for example, is home to nearly 860 school districts, fifth-highest in the nation. Meanwhile, those districts serve the fifth-lowest number of … Continue reading →