Municipal leaders decry proposed cuts to local budgets capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/municipal…

What is LGDF? Instead of a local income tax, IL returns 10% of the $ collected from cities & villages: the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF). After 50+ yrs of precedence, the state is now taking that money from communities & using it to plug its budget holes. #RestoreLGDF

We're calling on Springfield to #RestoreLGDF because it accounts for up to 20% of municipal budgets and funds essential services like firefighters, road repairs and garbage collection. Springfield shouldn't take local money to solve its problems.

Why plant trees? They: 🍎 Improve health and well-being ⚡️ Save energy ☁️ Clean air and water 💧 Help manage stormwater 🏡 Improve property values 🐦 Create wildlife habitat 💪 Strengthen communities Learn more from @ChicagoRTI: chicagorti.org/PlantTrees #ArborDay

Today is the deadline for applying to our SolSmart cohort. We'll be providing no-cost technical assistance to help communities streamline solar codes and policies, and earn SolSmart designation. Please fill out the application at bit.ly/3wlgMNB by the end of the day.

The Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is hosting a virtual public information meeting to introduce the Randall Road at US Route 20 Study. The Randall Road at US 20 interchange and adjacent roadway network have become increasingly traveled in … bit.ly/2qxMl62

The Village of Oswego has completed the replacement of all known lead service lines, and has declared the water system lead-free ahead of its initial anticipated timeline. lnks.gd/2/VVPHr8

Thank you to Geneva IL State Representatives & Senators in particular and the Illinois General Assembly en masse for preserving Local Government Distributive Funds for cities, towns, villages & counties. Geneva alone retained $200,000 Mayors Caucus Metro West Council of Government

Thank you to the General Assembly for keeping LGDF at it's current level in the budget. We appreciate your support of local government and look forward to working together with the Governor on restoring to it's original funding level and protecting those dollars in the future!

Thank you to all who attended our Newly Elected Officials Orientation today. There was great information and dialogue. A big thank you to Stephanie Dawkins, Administrator, City of Geneva for hosting and presenting. Geneva IL Kevin Burns

We are finally here! Phase 5!

If you missed Caucus Environment Committee Chair/Geneva Kevin Burns' 6/29 appearance on @WBEZreset, listen to the recording to hear him discuss our newly completed #ClimateActionPlan, why regional cooperation is important, & how citizens can get involved. bit.ly/3qHmmIp

Tune in to the Mike Now Sunday at 10 am to hear more about our #ClimateActionPlan. Geneva Kevin Burns, #Environment Committee & Energy Subcommittee Chair, will discuss the plan with Mike and Director of Environmental Initiatives Edith Makra. Watch at mikenowak.net.

A simple, effective and impactful way to contribute to positive climate action. Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Global Covenant Metro West Council of Government

The free Day at the Farm returns this Sunday, Aug. 22 from 9am-4pm! Enjoy children's activities, farm demonstrations, live music, farm animals and more! Dickson-Murst Farm, 2550 Dickson Road in Montgomery. Plenty of free parking! ow.ly/7h3V50FUsmt?

📣 Two days until State of the Region! Get ready for a lineup featuring: 🧵 #CMAPState2021 cmap.illinois.gov/state-of-the-r…