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Underwood won't define position on upcoming impeachment vote

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 12, 2019

Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Illinois) did not respond to requests for comment from the Kendall County Times regarding the upcoming vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: Illinois’ state and local tax burden is highest in U.S.

By LGIS Newsfeed | 5 years ago

Illinois’ state and local effective tax rate ranks the highest in the nation, according to a new study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

From Chambana Sun

University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

Kendall had 21st highest abortion rate among largest Illinois counties in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 10, 2018

In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, Kendall County ranked No. 21 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

State report: 39K+ abortions performed in Illinois in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 7, 2018

Kendall County accounted for 135 of the 39,329 abortions performed statewide in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gets below-average marks on financial transparency

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois received a score of 72 on making key financial information accessible and understandable to the public, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting (TIA), a Chicago-based policy institute.

From Will County Gazette

Madigan backs Plainfield’s Mica Freeman with $1,403,004 this election cycle

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) gave a total of $1,403,004 to Plainfield State House candidate Mica Freeman this election cycle, state filings show.

Madigan backs West Chicago’s Karina Villa with $1,441,820 this election cycle

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 12, 2018

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) gave a total of $1,441,820 to West Chicago State House candidate Karina Villa this election cycle, state filings show.

From Prairie State Wire

2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

From Prairie State Wire

State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

From Will County Gazette

Report: Madigan backs Plainfield’s Mica Freeman with nearly $114,000

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Plainfield State House candidate Mica Freeman received another $113,600 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 6 and Sept. 30, state filings show.

Fall trout season to open at 1 Kendall County location in October

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 17, 2018

Big Lake at Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area will be one of 57 locations that will be open for the Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season beginning on Oct. 20.

From Will County Gazette

Report: Madigan backs Plainfield’s Freeman with $88,959

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Plainfield State House candidate Mica Freeman received an additional $88,959 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Aug. 15 and Sept. 6, state filings show.

Analysis: Kendall County has third lowest home affordability in state

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 7, 2018

Kendall County posted the third lowest home affordability index in Illinois, according to an analysis of 432 counties nationwide by ATTOM Data Solutions in the second quarter.

From Kane County Reporter

State Report: Madigan backs Aurora’s James G. Leslie with $750

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) gave $750 to Aurora State House candidate James G. Leslie between July 15 and Aug. 15, state filings show.