Midday News Links: Illinois Ranks 10th In Nation In Taxation
By Chuck Sudo in News on Feb 17, 2012 6:30PM
- Chicago and Cook County may have the highest tax rates in the country, but a study by The Tax Foundation finds that Illinois ranks 10th in the nation in taxation. [Tribune]
- Sears is laying off 100 workers at their Hoffman Estates headquarters. [Tribune]
- Rex Flodstrom, arrested last month for surfing Oak Street Beach, avoided jail time. He received community service in exchange for authorities dropping the charges. [Tribune]
- Chicago Architecture Foundation started a new web site to help students who are interested in architecture. [Discover Design.org]
- The Lake County Coroner's office said no fould play was found in the death of Maria Carlsen of North Barrington. She was reported missing earlier this week and her body was found near Wauconda yesterday. [Daily Herald]
