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Report: Deadly Crashes Up 9 Percent In Illinois This Year
The number of deadly crashes on Illinois roads is up 9 percent from this time last year, according to a published report.
State Senate Committee Approves Minimum Wage Hike
The Illinois State Senate Executive Committee has approved a plan to increase the state’s minimum wage, and let it increase automatically in the future.
Report: Property Taxes Way Up In Many Suburbs
Some suburbanites are feeling the pain of decreasing property values and increased taxes.
Metra Fares Rising Up To 30 Percent On Wednesday
Starting Wednesday, Metra riders will see a big increase in fares, with most riders paying 30 percent more.
South Shore Train Riders Facing Fare Increase
Commuters riding the South Shore between Northwest Indiana and downtown Chicago could be hit with a 5 percent fare increase as soon as next month.
New Year Means New Tolls For Illinois Drivers
Starting Sunday, it’s going to be a lot more expensive to drive on Illinois’ tollways.
Brizard Defends Proposal To Raise Property Taxes For CPS
Finances are on the mind of Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer Jean-Claude Brizard, on the first day of the new school year for some students.
Big Jump In lllinois Same-Sex Couples Reporting Status To Census
The number of Illinoisans telling the U.S. Census Bureau they’re part of a same-sex couple has jumped significantly.
Gas Prices Rise Across Chicagoland
Average gasoline prices in Chicago increased about a nickel per gallon in the past week and is $1.17 a gallon more expensive than a year ago.
CPS Considering Property Tax Increase
Chicago Public Schools administrators, still faced with a deficit of more than $600 million after making significant cuts, are considering more job cuts and a property tax increase.
Unemployment Rises In Illinois For First Time In 15 Months
Unemployment in Illinois was up modestly last month, breaking a 15-month trend of declining joblessness in the state.
Peoples Gas Customers Could See A Spike
Peoples Gas customers may see a spike in their bills next year after the company asked the state to approve a 10% delivery charge increase for Chicago customers and a 3% hike for those in the northeastern suburbs.
Bus Fares Up In Gary, Ind.
It now costs more to ride a bus in Gary, Ind.
Bills Going Up For AT&T Landline Customers
Not only are you paying more for Chicago parking payboxes and state income taxes, but now, your phone bill is also going up if you have an AT&T landline in your home.
Senate Begins Debate On Major Tax Increase
The Illinois Senate has begun debating a major tax increase as Democratic leaders fight the clock and reluctant lawmakers.
Let The Sticker Shock Begin
The company that leases Chicago’s streetside parking spaces has already begun implementing a scheduled rate hike, starting with the most expensive zones.
Condo Owner Shocked Over 82 Percent Tax Bill Hike
Property taxes have been going up across the Chicago area. CBS 2′s Mike Parker talked to one condo owner whose tax bill nearly doubled.
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