House Bill 6126, now Public Act 96-1329, was signed by Gov. Pat Quinn Tuesday, July 27. The new law allows county treasurers to hold annual delinquent-tax sales anytime in November. The old law required the tax sale to be held early in November. "Delaying the sale of taxes is beneficial for both the taxpayer and the treasurer's office," Wilhelmi said. "By delaying the sale of taxes, we are giving taxpayers a little more time to pay their bills before the cost to redeem them increases significantly. On the other side, it also saves the county money because there will be fewer taxes to be sold, trimming their administrative costs. It is sound public policy and good for our local government."
Joliet, IL - Keeping families in their homes and cutting government costs are the goals of new laws sponsored by State Sen. AJ Wilhelmi (D-Joliet) and State Rep. John C. "Jack" McGuire (D-Joliet). The two introduced the legislation at the request of Will County Treasurer Pat McGuire.
Working Families
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“The recent financial reform law signed in
"This legislation was brought to me by the Chicago Workers’ Collaborative and Working Hands Legal Clinic," Senator Delgado said. "The change in the administrative procedure at the Department of Labor would streamline the process and allow for the efficient resolution of small claims."
The Joliet Arsenal was built in the early 1940s and was in commission during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars becoming one of the largest employers in the Joliet region. The Arsenal was decommissioned in 1976 and declared excess property in 1993 by the U.S. Army. In 1995 the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority was created with the purpose of land development and job creation on the abandoned land. "Without a doubt inner-city communities all over the country have been impacted by our national economic struggles. As property values sink due to the rising tide of foreclosures, this initiative will be a well-deserved life preserver for many Illinoisans," said State Sen. Jacqueline Collins (D – Chicago).
Since 2001 taxpayers have been allowed to deduct an income tax credit of 50 percent of donations made to affordable housing projects under the Illinois Housing Development Act. The current tax credit is set to expire at the end of 2011. But Clayborne’s bill, House Bill 6038, extends the sunset date on the tax credits until 2016. "Access to affordable housing has become increasingly difficult in recent years," Clayborne said. "Providing access to it is extremely important, especially during this tough economic climate. As unemployment rises, so does the demand for this type of housing." According to Hunger Illinois, formerly the Food Bank Association of Illinois, over 1.3 million residents, 607,000 households, in Illinois participated in the food stamp program in 2008. Also, 9.5% of Illinois’ population suffers from food insecurity or the lack of consistent access to nutritious food, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). House Bill 3762 provides that a court must "stay" a foreclosure proceeding for 90 days when it is determined that the homeowner in question is an active military servicemember and was deployed to combat while on active duty and serving overseas within the previous 12 months. The homeowner must appeal in local court in order to be eligible for the foreclosure "stay." "Stemming the ever-increasing mortgage foreclosure rate is extremely important," Holmes stated. "When we are talking about homeowners who are serving in the military and are deployed on active duty when the foreclosure is imminent, special action is necessary. These brave men and women have sacrificed so much for our safety, the least we can do is assist them taking the appropriate steps to ensure they maintain their home." "This bill will reduce the financial burden of home ownership for these brave men and women returning from duty," Holmes said. "These individuals give us so much in the form of bravery and commitment; helping them maintain their home is the least we can to honor them."
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On the heels of landmark financial reform in
SPRINGFIELD, IL –Governor Quinn signed legislation into law today sponsored by Illinois State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) which will allow employees to collect their unpaid wages from their employers.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator A.J. Wilhelmi (D- Joliet) introduced legislation this spring to extend the term of the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority (JADA) Board and increase its membership. Today, Governor Quinn signed Senate Bill 3214 into law.
Legislation sponsored by Financial Institutions Chair Jacqueline Collins and passed by the Illinois Senate today will keep people in their homes and provide a face lift to communities affected by record foreclosure numbers.
Springfield, IL— An income tax credit designed to support affordable housing in Illinois was passed by the Senate today. Senate Majority Leader James F. Clayborne, Jr. (D- Belleville) is the sponsor of the legislation.
Springfield, IL— State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D – Olympia Fields) passed legislation out of the Senate this week that would allow Link participants to redeem their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as food stamps, at nontraditional fresh food markets.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Senate voted this week to provide additional mortgage foreclosure prevention measures for individuals throughout Illinois. State Sen. Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) is the chief co-sponsor of both legislative initiatives, designed to curb the rapid increase in home foreclosures.
Chicago, IL- Over the weekend Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) along with volunteers handed out over 1,000 turkeys and hams to low-income senior citizens in the district.