Illinois Quick Hits: No injuries reported in Tuesday earthquake
(The Center Square) – No injuries have been reported after the U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near the Montgomery County town of Ohlman, Illinois early Tuesday.
People reported feeling the quake in St. Louis, Springfield and other cities in central and southern Illinois. There were no immediate reports of damage.
HATED TAX POLL
According to a new survey, the most hated tax in Illinois is the property tax.
5StarLoans.com conducted a poll of 3,044 respondents and found that Illinois homeowners pay thousands of dollars more in property taxes each year than their counterparts across state lines, and residents feel they are paying premium rates for services that have not kept pace.
The second-most hated tax in Illinois was the vehicle registration fee, followed by utility and service surcharges.
GLITTER BAN PROPOSED
State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation to ban non-biodegradable glitter in personal care products.
House Bill 4175 would enact the ban on Dec. 31, 2029. According to a statement from DuBuclet’s office, microplastics including synthetic glitter are among the most pervasive pollutants in the world.
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