More Tax Districts Unclear on the Process

Three more local governments Cary Library District Harvard Fire Protection District Woodstock Rural Library District have published “black box” legal ads in the Northwest Herald.These ads were required by a bill passed during Jim Thompson’s second term in office, following … Continue reading

Comparing Property Tax Burdens

Reader Susan provided two commentaries on property taxes this weekend. The first tells how to compare real estate taxes from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, state to state. It’s called the effective tax rate. Divide one’s tax bill by what one’s property … Continue reading

Independence Day Effort in Wonder Lake to Create Wonder Lake Library District

Wonder Lake is a large community, but it is divided as far as school and library districts and townships go, not to mention the lake. The east side is in McHenry Township and McHenry High School District 156. The west … Continue reading

Independence Day Effort in Wonder Lake to Create Wonder Lake Library District

Wonder Lake is a large community, but it is divided as far as school and library districts and townships go, not to mention the lake. The east side is in McHenry Township and McHenry High School District 156. The west … Continue reading