Lake County officials say more than $3 million in federal funds have been eliminated from the county budget that were intended to support critical infrastructure and affordable housing. The county received notice in mid-March that more than $3 million in federally earmarked funds were eliminated from the Fiscal Year 2025 federal budget. The funds were intended […]
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State’s attorney announces new Financial Crimes Unit targeting various types of theft, fraud in Lake County
The state’s attorney announced his office is creating a new Financial Crimes Unit to target various types of financial crimes, such as identity theft and credit card fraud, in Lake County. The new county budget recently approved by the Lake County Board will “significantly reinforce” public safety initiatives, according to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s […]
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Illinois budget sweeps $5 million from 911 fund, concerning law enforcement
(The Center Square) – The new budget Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed sweeps $5 million out of the statewide 9-1-1 fund to start up a new number for mental health emergencies, which police chiefs say could put federal funding in jeopardy. The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) say the sweep was done without the […]
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Gov. Pritzker expected to pitch $1 billion in tax relief for Illinois residents
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to propose relief on grocery, gasoline and property taxes, amounting to approximately $1 billion, during his budget address Wednesday. The governor said he’ll deliver the address in person, as opposed to remotely as he did in 2021 out of concern for spreading COVID-19. State lawmakers are […]