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Skokie looks to add regulations to short-term rental policy 2020-03-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 12, 2020, p. 15 Brandmeyer, Matt, Zoning, Luke, Paul, Skokie Board of Trustees, Roberts, Randall, Van Dusen, George, Taxation, Community development, Laws and regulations
State House candidates talk income tax, gun laws forum 2020-02-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 13, 2020, p. 4 Gun violence, Skokie Public Library, Politics - Democratic Party, Olickal, Kevin, Stoneback, Denyse Wang, Taxation, Illinois House of Representatives 16th District, Laws and regulations, Kalish, Yehiel
Illinois is getting more than 250 new laws and taxes 2020-01-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 2, 2020, p. 1, 6, 7 Ordinances, Immigrants, Crime and criminals, Skokie - Fees and fines, Taxation, Parking, Salaries, Cannabis
Plan looks to study legal weed's effect on region 2019-12-26 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 26, 2019, p. 14 Cook County Board, Preckwinkle, Toni, Taxation, Lowry, Bill, Cannabis
Tick tock: Legal recreational pot weeks away 2019-12-05 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 5, 2019, p. 4 Taxation, Business - Health and wellness, Cannabis
Uber sues Skokie over ride-share fees 2019-11-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 14, 2019, p. 13 Tennes, Ann, Quinn, Kelley, Lightfoot, Lori, Litigation, Taxation, Uber, Greening, Bryant
Water rate hike approved by board 2017-07-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 27, 2017, p. 7 Skokie Board of Trustees, Lockerby, John, Taxation, Water supply, Prendi, Julian
Skokie poised to increase water rate for residents 2019-07-18 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 18, 2019, p. 7 Public utilities, Skokie Board of Trustees, Lockerby, John, Water supply, Taxation
Park District oks disconnect request 2017-07-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 27, 2017, p. 6 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Ohrlund, John, 'Evanskie', McClure, Craig, Skokie Park District, Schmidt, Bill, Skokie Park District - Board, Taxation
'Double taxation' sees park disconnect effort 2017-06-22 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 22, 2017, p. 4 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Ohrlund, John, Aberman, Susan, McClure, Craig, Skokie Park District, Schmidt, Bill, Taxation, 'Evanskie', Evanston
Citing declining sales tax revenue, Skokie trustees pass budget 2019-06-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 27, 2019, p. 5 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Lockerby, John, Skokie Board of Trustees, Roberts, Randall, Van Dusen, George, Taxation
Skokie to raise water rates by 7.5% 2018-07-19 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 19, 2018, p. 6 Public utilities, Skokie Board of Trustees, Lockerby, John, Schmidt, Bill, Water supply, Taxation
Skokie increases fuel tax, vehicle sticker fee 2014-06-05 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 5, 2014 , p. 10 Skokie Board of Trustees, Taxation
Skokie Village Board Notes 2012-04-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 12, 2012 , p. 6 Zoning, Silvergleid, Ina, Skokie Board of Trustees, Skokie Human Relations Commission, Callistein, Sylvia, Skokie Fine Arts Commission, Taxation, Siegel, Andrea
Local fuel tax extended 2012-02-16 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 16, 2012 , p. 8 Lockerby, John, Skokie Board of Trustees, Van Dusen, George, Taxation, Perille, Donald, Rigoni, Al, Lorge, Michael
Hospital tax breaks may be nearing extinction 2011-09-01 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 1, 2011 , p. 12 Skokie Hospital, Taxation, Hospitals
Village Briefs 2011-01-06 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 6, 2011 , p. 21 Community Giving Fund (formerly Assist a Family), Zoning, Skokie Board of Trustees, Skokie Firefighters Benevolent Fund, Taxation, Poochies
Tax break spurs new use for vacant building 2010-11-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 4, 2010 , p. 8 Roberts, Randall, Business - Manufacturing, Taxation, Symbol Tool, Thompson, Tom
Utility tax, tight spending help balance budget again 2010-04-15 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 15, 2010 , p. 5 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Lockerby, John, Nowak, Robert, Taxation
Skokie approves new utility tax despite protests 2010-02-18 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 18, 2010 , p. 7 Public utilities, Skokie Board of Trustees, Abbasi, Habib, Tanner, James, Van Dusen, George, Taxation
Skokie trustees sign off on new utility tax 2010-02-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 4, 2010 , p. 7 Public utilities, Skokie Board of Trustees, Roberts, Randall, Taxation, Rigoni, Al
Amid critics, Sen. Silverstein explains income tax vote 2009-06-25 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 25, 2009, p. 8 Dolinko, Gary, Silverstein, Ira, Government - Illinois, Neighbors for Strong Schools, Illinois Senate 8th District, Taxation
Tax protesters decry national, local policies 2009-06-25 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 25, 2009, p. 7 O'Donnell, Brian, Protests, demonstrations, etc., Politics - North Shore Tea Party Coalition, Taxation, Niles Township Republican Organization, Bain, Steve
Skokie Village notes 2009-05-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 14, 2009, p. 12 Prince, Dr. Clifford, Ruth, Todd, Plotkin, Dr. William, Waxberg, Ellen, Kempel, Lorraine, Lipschultz, Dr. Herbert S., Skokie Board of Trustees, Skokie Traffic Safety Commission, Lartz, Heather, Skokie Beautification and Improvement Commission, Skokie Advisory Commission on Human Services, Steiner, Elaine, Skokie - Board of Health, Bailey, George, McCarron, Dr. Edward, Skokie Advisory Commission on Disabilities, Drachler, Dr. A. Michael, Nudelman, Melvin D., Geller, Mary, Shemroske, Patrick, Doppelt, Arlene, Skokie Appearance Commission, Taxation, Gordon, Lloyd, Skokie Fine Arts Commission, Lynk, Michael, Ruber, Barbara L.
Fuel tax OK'd over gas station owner protests 2009-04-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 9, 2009, p. 6 Skokie Board of Trustees, Business - Automobile service stations and gas stations, Taxation, Rigoni, Al
Developer eyes incentives for industrial site 2006-11-30 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 30, 2006, p. 11 Weiss Properties, Inc., Skokie Board of Trustees, Cook County Assessor, Taxation, Thompson, Tom
$84 million budget extends tax freeze 2006-04-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 27, 2006, p. 13 Budget and expenditures, Skokie Board of Trustees, Lockerby, John, Nowak, Robert, Taxation
Hotel tax to back visitors' bureau 2002-04-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 11, 2002, p. 5 Business - Hotels and motels, Old Orchard Shopping Center, Doubletree Hotel North Shore, Taxation, Travel, Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau
New North Shore convention, visitors' bureau to open this summer 2002-04-11 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 11, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 1 Business - Hotels and motels, Holiday Inn North Shore, Peckham, Douglas, Old Orchard Shopping Center, Taxation, Travel, Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau
Survey again puts Skokie among least tax-burdened communities 2001-03-01 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 1, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - Fees and fines, Taxation, Surveys and studies
Parking tax starts Jan. 1 2000-12-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 14, 2000, p. 10 Taxation, Parking, Cook County
Congress approves budget blueprint 2000-04-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 20, 2000, p. 18 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Firearms, Taxation, Laws and regulations
Holocaust reparation tax exemption signed 2000-01-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 13, 2000, p. 10 Government - Illinois, Taxation, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945), Laws and regulations
Leaders peer into the 21st century 1999-12-30 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 30, 1999, p. 5 Halas, James, Future, Transportation, Children, Hartman, Steve, Witry, Richard (Dick) J., Van Dusen, George, Taxation, Housing
Views gathered on industrial upgrade plan 1999-09-16 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 16, 1999, p. 3 Taxation, Community development
Talking taxes with local Congressional candidates 1998-03-05 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 5, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Elections, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Taxation, Pritzker, J.B., Carroll, Howard
Town OKs '97 levies 1997-12-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 11, 1997, p. 10 Niles Township - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
Skokie's levy draft down again 1997-11-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 20, 1997, p. 17 Skokie Public Library, Taxation, Skokie
Listen up, Illinois 1997-08-21 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 21, 1997, p. 4 Sassone, Paul, Taxation, Editorial
Parks tax not amusing 1997-03-06 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 6, 1997, p. 18 Skokie Park District, Taxation, Editorial
County board to vote on amusement tax 1997-02-27 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 27, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 5 Gibson, John, Daley, John, Silvestri, Peter, Cook County Board, Taxation, Cook County
Ed funding : More money doesn't encourage better schools 1997-02-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 13, 1997, p. 19 Schools, Taxation, Editorial
Latest job, salary survey is a highly taxing affair 1997-01-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 9, 1997, p. 15 Employees, Employment, Taxation, Editorial, Salaries
Park district OKs levy 1996-12-19 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 19, 1996, p. 4 Skokie Park District, Taxation
Village abates levy, approves street work 1996-12-19 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 19, 1996, p. 4 Skokie Board of Trustees, Taxation, Streets - Maintenance and repair
Levy finally adopted 1996-12-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 12, 1996, p. 4 Skokie Board of Trustees, Skokie Public Library, Taxation
Tax cap isn't panacea 1996-08-15 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 15, 1996, p. 14 Government, Taxation, Editorial
1996-97 Skokie budget hikes salaries, not taxes : Real estate and sales taxes able to fund half of village revenue 1996-06-20 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 20, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation, Municipal employees, Salaries
Lessons from Jackie-a-thon 1996-05-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 23, 1996, p. 19 Taxation, Editorial
Time to tackle school funding 1996-04-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 11, 1996, p. 14 Government - Illinois, Schools, Taxation, Editorial
New budget shows slight annual hike 1996-04-11 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 11, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
Flat tax : A tax hike for some, a budget buster for all 1996-02-29 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 29, 1996, p. 17 Taxation, Editorial
New Year's resolutions 1995-12-28 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 28, 1995, p. 12 Skokie Park District, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools), Taxation, Housing, Editorial
Tax cap affects Skokie districts 1995-12-28 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 28, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 5 Public School District 73 1/2 - Budget and expenditures, Taxation, Public School District 73 - Budget and expenditures, Public School District 202 - Budget and expenditures
Cap avoids fat tax increases 1995-12-21 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 21, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 5 Budget and expenditures, Public School District 68 - Budget and expenditures, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools), Taxation, Public School District 65 - Budget and expenditures, Public School District 69 - Budget and expenditures, Public School District 72 - Budget and expenditures
Niles Twp. adjusts assistance-levy proposal 1995-12-21 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 21, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 4 Niles Township, Taxation
Medical issues affect levy 1995-12-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 14, 1995, p. 6 Niles Township - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
State cap limits $49.7 million tax levy 1995-12-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 14, 1995, p. 3 Monahan, Joseph, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board, Taxation, Deemar, Sharon
New school funding needed 1995-11-30 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 30, 1995, p. 18 Government - Illinois, Illinois General Assembly, Schools, Taxation, Editorial
New rates may hike tax bills 1995-10-12 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 12, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 Taxation, Skokie, Rigoni, Al
Tax bills out, rates announced 1995-10-05 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 5, 1995, p. 7 Nowak, Robert, Taxation
Effects of bill delay minor 1995-10-05 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 5, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 11 Niles Township, Taxation
Casino tax-share plan may mean cash for neighbors 1995-09-07 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 7, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 12 Gambling and lotteries, Taxation
Fight may be off on Eagle project 1995-08-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 3, 1995, p. 9 Meyer, Barbara, Eagle Food Centers Inc., Taxation, Van Dusen, George, Business - Grocery stores
Schools feeling the tax cap touch 1995-08-03 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 3, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 Schools, Taxation
Time to turn off Congress' spigot is overdue 1995-07-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 13, 1995, p. 15 Government - U.S., Taxation, Editorial
Districts eye sales of coupon books 1995-05-11 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 11, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 9 Salzstein, Mitch, Public School District 68 - Budget and expenditures, Fritts, James, Taxation, Public School District 69 - Budget and expenditures
Small budget increase - but no tax hike 1995-04-20 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 20, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation, Municipal employees
Tax cap hit varies in township districts 1995-03-23 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 23, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 Taxation, Public School District 73 - Budget and expenditures
Tax perks played a big part in final U.S. Robotics deal 1995-02-23 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 23, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 5 Northern Telecom Inc., Business - Manufacturing, U.S. Robotics, Taxation
Schools : What will fall into tax gap? 1995-02-16 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 16, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 Budget and expenditures, Public School District 68 - Budget and expenditures, Public School District 73 1/2 - Budget and expenditures, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools), Taxation, Public School District 69 - Budget and expenditures, Public School District 73 - Budget and expenditures, Laws and regulations
Simon shares views on balanced budget, taxes 1995-02-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 9, 1995, p. 18 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Sowatsky, Laura, Simon, Paul, Taxation
Cap it 1995-02-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 2, 1995, p. 14 Taxation, Editorial
Educators predict tax caps will adversely impact budgets 1994-11-17 The implementation of tax caps could adversely affect schools. Skokie Review, Thursday, November 17, 1994, p. 22 Schools, Taxation
District low key in second tax hike bid 1993-10-21 Voters in District 72 are deciding whether to raise the tax fund ceiling as well as voting for new board members. Skokie Review, Thursday, October 21, 1993, p. 10 Taxation, Public School District 72 - Board - Elections
Tax survey shows cost per person 1993-06-03 A recent tax survey shows varied tax rates among the suburbs. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 3, 1993, p. 5 Surveys and studies, Taxation
School coalition wants state to reject any new tax limits 1993-01-21 The Niles Township Legislative Coalition is urging legislators to block attempts to limit tax use by schools. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 21, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 Schools, Taxation, Laws and regulations, Niles Township Legislative Coalition
Escalating costs fuel schools' levy hikes 1992-01-09 The recent increase in school tax levies has been caused by the rising cost of running schools. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 9, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 4 Schools - Finances, Taxation
Skokie rated in 1991 tax study 1991-04-11 A survey of 19 large suburbs revealed that Skokie homeowners paid the fourth lowest rate of municipal taxes and fees. Skokie Review, Thursday, April 11, 1991, p. 18 Surveys and studies, Taxation
Survey compares towns' total tax bite 1991-04-11 A survey of 19 large suburbs revealed that Skokie homeowners paid the fourth lowest rate of municipal taxes and fees. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 11, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 4 Surveys and studies, Taxation
Briefs : Levy approved 1990-07-12 A $16.8 million tax levy, one that will affect the 1991 tax bills, got initial approval from Skokie village trustees. Skokie Review, Thursday, July 12, 1990, p. 20 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
Local calls will be taxed for better 911 1990-06-07 Village trustees adopted an ordinance which imposes a 3 percent tax on local phone calls. The tax will pay for enhancing Skokie's emergency 911 system. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 7, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 Taxation, Telephones
Local villages rank low in taxes, fees 1990-02-15 Homeowners in Skokie, Morton Grove, Niles, and Lincolnwood pay lower municipal taxes than residents in most other north and northwest suburbs. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 15, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 5 Taxation,
District 69 levy up 26% 1989-12-28 Homeowners in District 69 will be paying more in taxes after the School Board voted last week to raise the district's tax levy. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 28, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 2 Taxation, Public School District 69
District 73 1/2 considers another tax referendum 1989-12-07 District 73 1/2 officials might consider a tax referendum in the next few weeks despite the fact that they already approved a 30 percent raise in the levy last week. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 7, 1989, p. 13 Public School District 73 1/2 - Bond issues and referendum, Taxation
Dist. 73 1/2 OKs 30% hike in tax levy 1989-11-30 District 73 1/2 has raised its tax levy 30 percent. The 1989 levy of $3.3 million is higher than the 1988 collected revenues of $2.5 million. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 30, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 Public School District 73 1/2 - Board, Public School District 73 1/2 - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
News digest 1989-11-23 The Skokie Village Board approved $6 million in tax rebates for Village Crossing Shopping Center developer Sy Taxman. Skokie Review, Thursday, November 23, 1989, p. 6 Village Crossing Shopping Center, Taxman, Seymour, Taxation, Business - Shopping centers
Dist. 68 OKs tax hike over complaints 1989-11-16 The District 68 board passed a levy November 14 which is nearly 25 percent higher than last year, despite charges of over-taxation from a large contingent of elderly residents present at the school board meeting. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 16, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 Public School District 68 - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
Skokie pulls 'weed tax' for now 1989-11-09 East Dempster Street businesses received a one-year reprieve from being taxed by the Village of Skokie to pay for landscaping. The merchants agreed to monitor the neighborhood's appearance. Skokie Review, Thursday, November 9, 1989, p. 4 Business, Taxation, Dempster Street
District 68 tax levy up 25 percent 1989-10-19 The tax levy for District 68 was set at nearly 25 percent more than this year's levy. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 19, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 5 Public School District 68 - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
Merchants want to uproot "weed tax 1989-10-12 According to village manager Albert Rigoni, businesses along Dempster Street from McCormick Blvd. to Keeler Avenue may be taxed 31 cents per $100 of equalized assessed valuation next year in order to fund a $32,000 landscaping project. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 12, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 Keeler Avenue, Business, Taxation, Dempster Street, Rigoni, Al
Village mulls special tax for Dempster shops 1989-10-05 Skokie's village manager wants village officials to approve a special taxing district for the eastern end of Dempster street. Skokie Review, Thursday, October 5, 1989, p. 3 Skokie Board of Trustees, Taxation, Dempster Street
Dist. 69 may seek tax vote 1989-09-21 District 69 officials believe they will have to ask voters to raise the district's maximum tax rate within the next couple of years or face serious financial problems. Skokie Review, Thursday, September 21, 1989, p. 6 Public School District 69 - Board, Taxation, Public School District 69 - Budget and expenditures
No Title 1989-08-05 Local legislators are divided on two proposed tax-curb amendments to the state constitution. The amendments might make raising taxes more difficult. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, August 5, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - Illinois, Taxation, Laws and regulations
Income tax windfall going to flood debt 1989-07-20 Skokie Village will use $1.75 million in extra tax money to help retire the Village's $17 million flood control debt. Skokie Review, Thursday, July 20, 1989, p. 5 Flood control, Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
Village hikes tax for property sales 1989-07-20 Under a new Village ordinance Skokie property sellers will pay an increased tax. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 20, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 5 Real estate, Ordinances, Taxation
Skokie approves 8 percent tax hike 1989-07-06 The Skokie Village Board unanimously accepted an 8 percent tax increase, a 31 percent water-rate hike and other fund revenues proposals. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 6, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
Area towns, schools approve of tax hike 1989-05-25 Local governments and school districts would get double the amount of state money they now receive under a Democrat-sponsored bill to raise income taxes for 1990 and 1991. Skokie Review, Thursday, May 25, 1989, p. 7 Schools - Finances, Government, Taxation, Laws and regulations
District 219 bus costs top other schools 1989-03-02 A survey done by the Skokie Review shows that District 219 taxpayers pay more for transportation costs than residents in five other township high school districts. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 2, 1989, p. 3 Skokie Review, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools), Surveys and studies, School children - Transportation, Taxation
Kenton's fate linked to tax 1989-01-12 Skokie Elementary School District 69 officials say that a decision on whether to sell Kenton School is a "hurdle to be jumped" on the way to an inevitable tax-rate hike. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 12, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 Kenton School, Taxation, Public School District 69 - Buildings
Get ready for next phase of road work 1988-08-11 Skokie will spend approximately $950,000 on street improvements between now and the end of October. The improvements are funded by motor fuel tax revenue. Skokie Review, Thursday, August 11, 1988, p. 3 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Gasoline, Taxation, Streets - Maintenance and repair
High court bond ruling makes villages nervous 1988-04-28 Skokie Village Manager Albert Rigoni says he is not concerned that the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that Congress can tax the interest earned on municipal bonds. Rigoni feels that "it will take a Congressional act" to tax the interest earned. Skokie Review, Thursday, April 28, 1988, p. 8 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation, Rigoni, Al
Property transfer taxes are taking root 1988-04-09 Skokie and Morton Grove are two communities that have recently imposed a transfer tax on the seller of property. Skokie charges $2 per $1000. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, April 9, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Real estate, Taxation, Skokie, Morton Grove
Tax rise backers elated in District 65 1988-03-17 Voting tallies in a referendum for the proposed tax in Evanston/Skokie District 65 indicated the tax hike would pass by a 3-to-2 margin. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 17, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Public School District 65 - Bond issues and referendum, Taxation
Schools ask for a tax hike vote to avert crisis 1988-03-06 To avoid a major financial crisis taxpayers in Evanston/Skokie Elementary School District Number 65 are being asked to approve a 40 percent property tax increase in the district's education fund. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 6, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Taxation, Public School District 65 - Budget and expenditures
School District 65 riding financial rollercoaster 1988-02-25 On March 15 voters in District 65 will be asked to change the taxing limit in the education fund from $2.50 to $3.50. Skokie Review, Thursday, February 25, 1988, p. 8 Taxation, Public School District 65 - Budget and expenditures
Libraries: Tax reform act seminar 1988-02-25 On February 7, the Internal Revenue Service, in cooperation with Skokie Public Library, will conduct a seminar on the Tax Reform Act of October of 1986 . Skokie Review, Thursday, February 25, 1988, p. 60 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Taxation, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Park District asked for flood relief help 1988-02-18 A flood relief plan that could save Skokie taxpayers more than $1 million is being discussed by the Skokie Park District and the Village of Skokie. Skokie Review, Thursday, February 18, 1988, p. 3 Flood control, Skokie Park District, Taxation
Village officials welcome proposed gas hike 1988-01-28 Village officials favor a proposed 3 cents-per-gallon motor fuel tax (MFT) which would be used for road improvement programs. Skokie Review, Thursday, January 28, 1988, p. 5 Gasoline, Taxation, Streets - Maintenance and repair
Tax levy for '88 raised by 5% 1987-08-20 Skokie trustees approved a levy of more than $14 million for the coming fiscal year. The levy will be 5 percent higher than the one approved last year. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 20, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 2 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
Brokers resigned to new realty tax 1987-05-30 Skokie village trustees will discuss implementing a tax of $3 per $1,000 of a property sale price. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, May 30, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 1 Real estate, Taxation
Tax levy suit goes to court 1987-02-26 Objections to a special assessment filed by residents who blame the Village of Skokie for flooding in their alley, are scheduled to be heard in court on March 16. Residents say the assessment levied against them is unfair. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 26, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 1 Gross Point Road, Floods, Litigation, Greenwood Street, Taxation
Skokie eyes tax districts 1986-11-20 Skokie trustees acted to increase tax revenues. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 20, 1986, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Skokie Board of Trustees, Taxation
Nilehi OK's land transfer 1986-10-30 The District 219 school board voted to transfer part of District 219 land to District 225 for taxation purposes. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 30, 1986, Sec. 1, p. 1 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools), Taxation
Local Vets groups push for tax exempt status 1986-10-16 Veteran organizations in Skokie and Lincolnwood are trying to get tax exempt status. Skokie Review, Thursday, October 16, 1986, p. 5 American Legion, Armed Forces - Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3854, Organizations and societies, Czaja, Ed, Taxation
Firms using storage scheme to skip taxes 1985-07-14 Some companies are using trailers as storage to avoid taxes which they would have to pay on a storage building. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, July 14, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 2 Business, Taxation
Village tax jump double to 35% 1985-05-30 A change in the funding plan for Skokie's flood control project will mean a 35 percent increase in the village's portion of the 1985 tax bill. Skokie Review, Thursday, May 30, 1985, p. 3 Flood control, Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
Park Board admits mistake, abates $50,000 1985-01-17 The Skokie Park Board admitted that it violated the Truth in Taxation Act in its 1984 levy ordinance and voted to abate more than $50,000 as a result of the error. Skokie Review, Thursday, January 17, 1985, p. 3 Skokie Park District, Truth in Taxation Act, Taxation
School tax requests average 4% increase 1985-01-03 Skokie school districts are asking for an average 4 percent increase in their overall levies for 1984. Skokie Review, Thursday, January 3, 1985, p. 8 Schools - Finances, Taxation
Tax officials review Park District 'oversight 1985-01-03 The tax extension department of the Cook County Clerk's office acknowledged that the Skokie Park District violated the Truth in Taxation Act for 1983 and 1984 when it increased its tax levy by more than 105 percent without holding a public hearing. Skokie Review, Thursday, January 3, 1985, p. 3 Cook County Clerk's Office, Skokie Park District, Truth in Taxation Act, Taxation
Tax levy drops due to sales 1984-08-09 Increased retail sales and added revenue from hotel-motel taxes have enabled a decrease in the village's tax levy. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 9, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
Board increases tax levy, considers anti-noise bill 1982-08-26 The Village Board approved a $10,271,019 tax levy ordinance for 1982 that translates into a 4.8 percent increase over the 1981 levy. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 26, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
Pension funds raise levy by 4.8 percent 1982-08-12 A proposed ordinance would raise the village tax levy by 4.8 percent in 1983. The increase is due largely to bringing the fire and police pension funds up to state standards. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 12, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 Taxation,
An ordinance reducing the tax levy of the village of Skokie for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1980 and ending April 30, 1981 in the amount of $566,076.00 1980-12-11 An ordinance reducing the tax levy of the village of Skokie for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1980 and ending April 30, 1981 in the amount of $566,076.00. The News, Thursday, December 11, 1980, p. 29 Ordinances, Taxation
Hotel owners contest proposed tax 1980-11-20 Representatives of 3 Skokie hotels protested a proposed hotel/motel tax. The News, Thursday, November 20, 1980, p. 4 Business - Hotels and motels, Skokie Board of Trustees, Taxation
Ordinances 1979-01-04 An ordinance retaining the municipal retailer's occupation tax upon certain retailers who are exempted from Illinois retailer's occupation tax. The News, Thursday, January 4, 1979, p. 24 Ordinances, Taxation
Ordinances 1978-07-27 Ordinance providing for borrowing money and issuing bonds and providing for levy and collection of tax for repayment of funds. The News, Thursday, July 27, 1978, p. 35 Ordinances, Taxation
Skokie mulls new sale tax: Would charge buyer in property deals 1977-10-13 Village Board considering tax on all real estate transactions. The News, Thursday, October 13, 1977, p. 3 Real estate, Taxation
Skokie considers new tax 1977-10-13 Tax on real estate transactions is being considered by Village Board. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 13, 1977, Sec. 1, p. 1 Real estate, Skokie Board of Trustees, Taxation
Warn court test on room taxes 1973-11-01 Attorneys for Skokie hotels and motels will test validity of Skokie's home rule if village adopts room tax. The News, Thursday, November 1, 1973, p. 1 Business - Hotels and motels, Taxation
Skokie discusses new tax ideas 1973-10-04 Village Board discusses new tax ideas for the $200,000 budget gap. The News, Thursday, October 4, 1973, p. 1 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation
Township budget passed 1973-06-28 Township Board passes budget and levied a tax for $200,000. The News, Thursday, June 28, 1973, p. 1 Niles Township Board of Trustees, Taxation
SCOTS, TIP spar on taxes 1973-02-15 SCOTS and TIP disagree on whether collection of taxes costs less when done by the county or township. The News, Thursday, February 15, 1973, p. 3 Some Citizens Opposed to Township Spending (SCOTS), Taxation, Politics - Township Improvement Party (TIP)
Town levy thrown out, taxpayers get break 1972-11-02 Township taxpayers will not pay $80,000 for general operating purposes next year. The News, Thursday, November 2, 1972, p. 1 Government - Niles Township, Taxation
Skokie's utility tax dies Aug. 1 1970-07-09 Skokie's utility tax expires August 1st. The News, Thursday, July 9, 1970, p. 1 Public utilities, Taxation
It's high time 1970-04-23 Comments on utility tax. The News, Thursday, April 23, 1970, p. 3 Public utilities, Taxation
Tax haters hit Board...but Mayor quells storm 1970-04-16 Skokie residents listen to arguments regarding repeal of utility tax. The News, Thursday, April 16, 1970, p. 1 Public utilities, Smith, Albert J., Taxation
Ask for Utility Tax Repeal 1970-01-08 Over 2,000 Skokie residents protest utility tax bill. The News, Thursday, January 8, 1970, p. 1 Public utilities, Taxation
Skokie passes 5% utility tax 1969-07-24 Skokie Trustees passes utility tax of 5%. The News, Thursday, July 24, 1969, p. 1 Skokie Board of Trustees, Taxation
Skokie utility tax expected to pass 1969-07-10 Utility tax of 5% expected to be passed. The News, Thursday, July 10, 1969, p. 1 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Taxation