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Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 4 days ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

From Will County Gazette

Congressional candidate Gradel finds Underwood's vote to reject fentanyl ban 'unacceptable'

By April Bamburg | 8 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Ted Gradel (R-Naperville) had a hard time understanding incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood's (D-Naperville) recent vote to reject a ban on fentanyl-like drugs.

Free tax services from AARP come with security risks, advocacy group reports

By April Bamburg | Feb 12, 2020

The Naperville Park District is providing free tax-filing assistance for senior citizens through the AARP's Tax-Aide program, according to Naperville Patch.

Pritzker's priorities not lining up with taxpayers' needs, says House candidate Hois

By April Bamburg | Feb 4, 2020

Illinois House candidate in the 81st District Laura Hois (R-Downers Grove) was disappointed that Gov. J.B. Pritzker stuck to the same old, predictable script when he delivered his 2020 State of the State address in Springfield last Wednesday.

Bellock calls on community to come to human trafficking hearing

By April Bamburg | Sep 7, 2017

Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) is inviting anyone interested in learning about Illinois' ongoing efforts to end human trafficking to a hearing on the latest work of the state's Human Trafficking Task Force, which Bellock helped establish through legislation in 2016, according to a press release.

Winger urges donations to help Hurricane Harvey victims

By April Bamburg | Sep 6, 2017

Bloomingdale-are residents are being asked to take part in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts via the Bloomingdale Cares program, according to Rep. Christine Winger's (R-Wood Dale) website.

Board of Trustees candidate suggests forensic audit of College of DuPage

By April Bamburg | Feb 20, 2015

As a retired certified public accountant and candidate for the College of DuPage Board of Trustees, Charles Bernstein has many questions surrounding the situation involving the college’s radio station and former engineer John Valenta.