IL State News
7 months ago
Governor Pritzker and Illinois Department of Revenue encourage taxpayers to claim tax credits

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) are urging eligible Illinois residents to take full advantage of available tax credits when filing their 2024 income tax returns this year. These credits can provide significant savings, potentially reducing the amount of taxes owed or increasing refunds.

IL State News
7 months ago
Child support program marks 50 years of serving Illinois families

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois Child Support Services Program (ICSSP) is celebrating […]

Business
7 months ago
State Senator Chapin Rose reappointed as Senate Republican chief budget negotiator

“I am honored to continue serving as the Senate Republican Caucus’s chief budget negotiator,” said Rose. “The state’s budget needs to reflect the priorities of the people of Illinois. Governor Pritzker has failed to do that. In fact, under Governor Pritzker’s leadership, we now have a massive $3 billion budget deficit. The people of my district have plainly said they have had enough of Governor Pritzker’s spending.”

IL State News
7 months ago
Illinois House lawmakers file nearly 1,800 bills in just two weeks

Illinois lawmakers have filed nearly 1,800 bills already in the House within just the first two weeks of the legislative session.

IL State News
7 months ago
Illinois begins accepting 2024 tax returns and joins IRS Direct File Program for free filing

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced that it will begin accepting and processing 2024 tax returns today, Monday, January 27, coinciding with the start of the federal income tax filing season.

Education
8 months ago
Illinois State Board of Education issues guidance on federal immigration enforcement

The document advises districts to name a person or department where federal authorities can be directed. It also urges designating a “point person” to review record requests or subpoenas from immigration agencies.

IL State News
8 months ago
Governor Pritzker announces disaster tax relief for southern California fire victims

Governor J.B. Pritzker, along with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), announced today that disaster tax relief will be available to individuals and businesses in southern California impacted by the wildfires that began on January 7.

IL State News
8 months ago
Illinois State Board of Education approves budget request amid projected revenue shortfall

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has approved a budget request of nearly $11.4 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, marking a 4.6% increase from the previous year.

IL State News
8 months ago
Former Illinois Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike fined $150,000 for ethics violation

Former Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, has been fined $150,000 for violating the state’s anti-corruption law. Ezike, who led Illinois’ health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic, breached the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act’s “revolving door” provision in 2022 by accepting a position as CEO of Sinai Chicago, a hospital in Chicago’s West Side.

IL State News
8 months ago
League of Women Voters hosts “Protect the Mahomet Aquifer” virtual program

The League of Women Voters of Champaign County kicks off its Spring 2025 Keeping It Local series with a program entitled “Protect the Mahomet Aquifer.”

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