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• Illinois Municipal League: Communities need LGDF fully restored

  By The Madison County Record | Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021 @ 8:59am

  To the Editor:The Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) serves as a financial foundation for cities, villages and towns across the state and is crucial to keeping local tax burdens as low as possible.

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  Welch 'steps back' from partner role at Ancel Glink, becomes 'Of Counsel;' What does change mean?

  By Jonathan Bilyk | Monday, Feb 1, 2021 @ 8:19pm

  New Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has taken on the role of 'Of Counsel' at the Ancel Glink law firm, but the continuing relationship with the firm that represents local governments across Illinois could raise questions.

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  IML survey shows 87 percent of Illinois communities suffer COVID-19 revenue shortfalls

  By The Madison County Record | Wednesday, Aug 26, 2020 @ 8:43am

  A recent survey by the Illinois Municipal League (IML) has found that 87 percent of responding municipalities have experienced revenue shortfalls of 20-30 percent when compared to last year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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  Illinois Municipal League responds to Rauner budget address

  By The Madison County Record | Wednesday, Feb 14, 2018 @ 1:33pm

  While we are aware of the challenges with our state's budget, the proposed cut to Local Government Distribution Fund (LGDF) would directly impact core services for all Illinois citizens.

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• Taxpayers spend tens of thousands on Illinois municipal conference; Alton among cities not participating

  By Greg Bishop, Dan McCaleb and Cole Lauterbach, Illinois News Network | Monday, Dec 4, 2017 @ 11:15am

  Quincy city officials billed taxpayers nearly $18,000 to attend a three-day municipal conference at the upscale Hilton Chicago hotel in late September.

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