Brad Cole

Nearly 200 cities told the Illinois Municipal League that they expect to bring in less money from taxes on shopping, gaming, gas and other sources due to…

A day after Gov. J.B. Pritzker called for a massive culture change over corruption in Illinois, state lawmakers were considering how to make that happen —…

Many cities across Illinois are struggling to meet required police and fire pension payments. In Springfield, every dollar homeowners pay in real estate…

As Illinois attempts to balance its books, it’s dipping into pots of money meant to help cities and towns pay for services. And local officials are…

City governments across Illinois are asking to have their state funding passed along automatically. It’s the latest consequence of Illinois’ 20-month…

Money can now be released to local governments and community organizations that have been waiting for state funding since July. The Senate was in…

Illinois Senators are poised to approve sending some $2 billion to local governments, money that thus far has been caught in the political fight between…

The lack of a state budget puts some local projects in jeopardy--including road work. Past Due host Jamey Dunn talked with Brad Cole executive director of…