Budget & taxes in Illinois local government
What Illinois city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
9,172 Illinois meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Illinois with the most budget & taxes activity
- McLean County, IL (276)
- Edwardsville, IL (253)
- DuPage County, IL (252)
- Kane County, IL (225)
- Whiteside County, IL (202)
- Will County, IL (175)
- Chicago, IL (174)
- LaSalle County, IL (163)
- Rock Island County, IL (153)
- Aurora, IL (145)
- Westville, IL (143)
- Hoffman Estates, IL (135)
Latest matching meetings
Hinckley adopts $5.78M FY2027 budget with $3.58M revenue estimate
The Village Board is approving Ordinance 2026-02, which appropriates $5,775,970 for all corporate purposes for fiscal year 2026-2027 (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027). The ordinance also includes an estimated revenue of $3,584,100 for the same period. The budget covers general fund operations, police, roads, water and…
Westville trustees to vote on $1.77M general fund budget for FY2026-2027
The Westville Village Board is considering the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 appropriations for all village funds. The General Fund budget totals $1,610,250 in revenue and $1,770,970 in expenses, projecting a net loss of $160,720. The agenda includes budgets for the Municipal Gas Fund, Waterworks Fund, Waste Water Disposal…
Village adopts FY 2027 budget with $68,011,866 revenue and $68,261,325 expenditures
The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and minutes, heard departmental reports, and moved several items to the April 20 Board meeting. Key business includes the FY 2027 All Funds Budget, a road‑improvement agreement with Lake County, and various service contracts and equipment purchases. The body also…
Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board to discuss equipment and station purchases
The Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board will meet to review the treasurer's report and the status of previously approved purchases. The board will also consider new purchases for fire equipment, life safety, and the fire station.
SSA Committee to review finances, bills, and future plans
The Special Service Area Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including financial reports, bills, and updates on various projects. They will also consider future plans, goals, and the budget for the SSA.
Fire board to review equipment status and purchase requests
The East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, and to review the status of various equipment items including extrication tools, station tools, battery jump packs, gym clocks, and a pressure washer. They will also discuss current purchase request forms. The…
Family Days Commission reviews 2026 event and discusses 2027 budget
The Deerfield Family Days Commission is meeting to review the 2026 Family Days event, including its expense and revenue report, and to discuss the 2027 budget and event suggestions. The agenda includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes, along with public comment.
Plano Special Events Committee discusses amended budget
The Plano, IL Special Events Committee will hold a meeting on September 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The agenda consists solely of procedural items and a discussion regarding an amended budget. No specific dollar amounts, project names, or detailed budget figures are provided in the source document.
Mass Transit Board to adopt annual appropriation ordinance
The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine financial items, including minutes, the treasurer's report, and bills. The board will also review the budget and consider adopting Ordinance No. 116, the annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2026-2027.
Library board to approve FY2027 budget, salary scale, and contracts
The DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on the FY2027 budget and salary scale, as well as multi-year contracts for cyber protection and firewall services. They will also set the 2027 non-resident fee, meeting dates, and closed dates, and review a courtyard construction project. The meeting includes…
Seedling Project Committee to review finances, plan October events
The Seedling Project Committee is holding a regular meeting to accept the monthly financial report and list of claims, recap the August Rockin' Back to School event, and discuss upcoming special events including an October outdoor movie night and a trivia night at Old School Pizza. The committee will also be reminded…
ETSB to vote on FY27 budget and $3.3M in claims
The DuPage County Emergency Telephone System Board will hold a regular meeting with votes on the FY27 budget appropriation, payment of claims totaling $3,330,198.45, and several purchase contracts. The board will also discuss the FY27 budget and receive various financial and capital management reports. An executive…
Elgin council to consider $2.2M west-side street resurfacing and other contracts
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially approve several agreements and resolutions, including a $2.2 million west-side street resurfacing project funded by motor fuel taxes, engineering services for a cemetery roadway project, and a combined sewer separation design. Other items include school crossing…
Niles Finance Committee to consider sales tax incentive agreement and fee schedules
The Finance Committee will review and potentially approve several financial items, including a sales tax incentive agreement with SRS Distribution, a 6B property tax incentive for 7555 Caldwell, and updates to fee schedules and local tax ordinances. They will also receive financial reports and an update on the FY26…
Property Committee to approve telecom leases, budget amendments, and parks plan contract
The McLean County Property Committee is meeting to consider several actions, including renewing a lease with Uniti (McLeodUSA) for $673.10 per month, approving a new antenna lease with New Wave Net Corporation, and approving three emergency appropriation ordinances for Facilities Management. The committee will also…
Park Board discusses October event budgets and potential new soccer field
The East Moline Park Board will review budgets for upcoming October events, including rental costs and presentation fees. The board will also discuss the possibility of a soccer field at Radden.
Council to vote on door fob system for police and animal ordinance amendment
The Hometown City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 8, 2026, with several reports and potential actions. Key items include accepting a quote to replace the police department's door fob system and server, and introducing an ordinance to amend the city's prohibited animals regulations. The meeting also…
Council to consider $11,030 engineering study for Route 82 entrance
The Geneseo City Council will discuss various administrative and financial reports, including the Treasurer's Report and IMEG Engineering project updates. A key item is a motion to approve an engineering study for the Route 82 entrance connection to the Sports Complex.
Board to discuss 2026-27 tentative budget for District 129 and Hope Wall
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting to discuss the tentative 2026-2027 budget for the district and the Hope D. Wall Joint Agreement, presented by the Director of Finance. The agenda also includes routine consent items (minutes, bill listing, personnel report), a policy update on…
Council to vote on $720K fire station equipment, hotel conditional use, and more
The Aurora City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to spend up to $720,000 on furniture and equipment for new Fire Station 4 and related facilities, and a conditional use permit for a hotel at 1350 Corporate Boulevard. The agenda also includes consent items such as an engineering contract for…
Council to approve $963,585 sewer contract and other infrastructure deals
The O'Fallon City Council will consider several resolutions awarding contracts for infrastructure projects, including sewer replacement, street improvements, and tank repairs, plus a capital asset policy and a speed restriction ordinance. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, proclamations…
Woodford County Road & Bridge to set FY27 budget, approve $1.25M in seal coat claims
The Woodford County Road & Bridge Committee will review and consider the FY27 budget for the Highway, Bridge, and Matching funds, and act on several items including TCRPC annual dues, snowplow blade quotes, a speed zone ordinance for Worth Township Justa Road, and a supplemental engineering agreement with Hutchison…
Board to vote on Cambridge Lakes North annexation amendment, raising unit cap to 998
The Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving a second amendment to the Cambridge Lakes North No. 2 annexation agreement with D.R. Horton, which would change dwelling unit types, increase the unit cap from 981 to 998, and include a $110,000 contribution to the Village. The board will also vote on…
Committee to vote on $169,290 in infrastructure and vehicle purchases
The Geneva Committee of the Whole will decide on three contracts: two Ford Maverick hybrid vehicles for $72,402.90 and drainage improvements on Hamilton Street for $55,660.00 with a 10% contingency, plus a $40,666.75 change order for pavement marking and sidewalk work.
Geneva City Council to vote on $905,705 in contracts and grants
The Geneva City Council will hold its regular meeting to vote on multiple contracts, grants, and ordinances, including water plant filters, energy planning, and infrastructure studies. The council will also consider proclamations, a comprehensive plan report, and municipal bills totaling $4,698,239.47.
Library Board to consider security changes, new services, and claims
The Belleville Public Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like approving minutes and claims, plus discussions on pending retirements and potential executive session for personnel matters. The board will also consider several service and program items, including security changes…
Board of Review to hear property tax appeal and certificate of error
The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to approve minutes, hear a property tax appeal, consider a certificate of error, and hold a PTAB hearing. The agenda includes one specific appeal case and a public comment period.
Council to vote on $300K senior center, bridge replacement, and more
The Rockford City Council will vote on several funding agreements, including $300,000 for a new senior center, and approve contracts for the 15th Avenue bridge replacement. It will also consider zoning changes, liquor licenses, and a $25,000 lawsuit settlement. The agenda includes multiple public speakers and a closed…
Niles Public Arts Council reviews budget, murals, and festival updates
The Niles Public Arts & Culture Advisory Council will discuss old and new business including Last Call Art Fest updates, the Art Council budget, mural policy, grant applications, and appearance fees. New projects like the Touhy Avenue Mural and NVision Gallery improvements will also be reviewed.
Sheriff's Merit Commission to vote on dismissal motion, review hiring
The McLean County Sheriff's Merit Commission will vote on the agenda and August minutes, review a motion to dismiss a complaint against Trent Arbuckle, and discuss recent and upcoming oral interviews for deputy and corrections officer candidates. They will also review the budget performance report and consider bills.
Rantoul Board considers infrastructure, police, and development contracts
The Board of Trustees will review several high-value contracts for village services and infrastructure. Items include substation transformer replacement, street division equipment, and a development agreement for Southfields Estates.
Board to consider liquor license changes and Rand Road redevelopment
The Arlington Heights Village Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes increasing Class A liquor licenses, approving contracts for parking garage and HVAC work, and several traffic changes. New business includes a major redevelopment at 375-425 E. Rand Road and a special use permit for Shelter Inc. expansion…
Sewer committee to review monthly bills and July finances
The Madison County Sewer Facilities Committee is meeting to approve routine items: August meeting minutes, monthly bills, and the July 2026 balance sheet and income statement. No unfinished or new business is listed, and a closed session may occur if needed. The agenda is largely procedural.
Committee to consider extra upfitting costs for sheriff's squad vehicle
The Jo Daviess County Law Enforcement & Courts Committee will review minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, Probation, Emergency Management Agency, and Public Defender. They will discuss and possibly recommend a resolution to pay additional upfitting costs for a replacement…
County Board to vote on zoning changes, $1.26M claims, and new funds
The Jo Daviess County Board will consider several significant items, including a recommendation to deny proposed zoning amendments that would reduce the minimum lot area in Agricultural zones from 40 to 10 acres and eliminate restrictions on non-agricultural accessory areas. The board will also vote on approving…
Finance Committee to review claims, investments, and property tax resolutions
The Whiteside County Finance Committee will review and approve the monthly claim report, hear updates from the Treasurer, Public Transportation, and Economic Development, and consider several resolutions including one related to the Illinois Property Tax Code and two certificate of purchase cancellations. The…
LaSalle County IT & Central Services Committee to review budgets and future plans
The IT and Central Services Committee is meeting to approve bills, discuss reports, and review the 2026-2027 budgets for both departments. The agenda includes a discussion on the future of the Central Services Department and an executive session on security procedures. No specific dollar amounts or project names are…
Park Ridge health commission to vote on $4,100 in event budgets
The Community Health Commission is holding a special meeting to consider three action items, all budget approvals for community health events. The commission will vote on a $2,500 budget for a run/walk event, a $1,500 budget for event giveaways replenishment, and a $100 budget for refreshments at a Stop the Bleed…
Committee discusses wastewater system sale and sewer account collections
The Finance Committee will review monthly reports from the City Treasurer, Finance, Purchasing, Budget, and City Manager departments. The committee will also consider an ordinance regarding the potential sale of the city's wastewater collection system and a resolution for sewer account collection services.
Judiciary Committee reviews FY27 budget requests from five offices
The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee is meeting to review and approve the August claim report and to conduct first-read budget requests for fiscal year 2027 from Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library. Each budget request is proposed to be forwarded to the Finance…