Legislation

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Split image showing a family receiving tax relief contrasted with a distressed city hall, symbolizing Florida's tax reform impact.

Florida tax reform plan boosts homeowner relief, strains local budgets

By 2037, one Florida proposal aims to eliminate all non-school taxes for homestead properties, a move that could reshape local government funding for decades.

Marco Alvarez·June 4, 2026

Students attentively listening to a teacher in a modern classroom, with no visible cell phones, symbolizing a new era of focused learning.

Best in City

Illinois lawmakers pass cell phone ban for classrooms, effective 2027

Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill to ban cell phones in public K-12 classrooms, though it won't take full effect until 2027.

Hannah Pierce·June 2, 2026

Diverse group of Illinois homeowners celebrating outside their homes, symbolizing protection of their equity after new legislation.

Real Estate

Illinois lawmakers pass bill to protect homeowners' equity

Cook County was recently found liable in a class-action lawsuit, ordered to pay damages to 2,500 property owners.

Hannah Pierce·June 1, 2026