The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the new Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Grant Program. The program offers grants of up to $350,000 for fire stations across the state to aid in the construction or […]

The Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program offers qualified seniors the opportunity to defer property taxes on their primary residences, helping to reduce financial stress and provide peace of mind. Seniors in Illinois may qualify for up to $7,500 in property tax deferral, and applications […]

Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday drew mixed reactions, even from usual supporters, while Senate Republicans condemned the record $55.4 billion spending plan—the largest in state history—as unrealistic and burdensome for taxpayers. If passed, it would mark a 37% increase in annual state spending since he […]