Q2 2023 brings $176 million in miscellaneous tax revenue to Illinois
Illinois’ miscellaneous tax revenue reached $176 million in the second quarter of 2023, a decrease of 1.1% compared to the previous quarter.
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NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rises amid ongoing labor concerns
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.8 points in November, reaching 99.0 and staying above its 52-year average of 98.
Edwardsville issues winter safety guidance amid cold weather
Residents in Edwardsville are being urged to take precautions during the winter months as cold temperatures and snow impact the area.
Illinois Tollway launches round-the-clock patrols amid extreme cold
The Illinois Tollway has announced the deployment of 24-hour Zero Weather Road Patrols in response to dangerously cold temperatures and windchills expected to affect Northern Illinois from December 12 through December 16.
Rockford man receives 14-year prison sentence for methamphetamine distribution
A Rockford resident has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for distributing nearly 900 grams of methamphetamine.
Illinois House GOP calls for statewide pro-growth economic plan
The Illinois House GOP has announced a proposal for a pro-growth economic strategy aimed at increasing state revenue without raising taxes.
Illinois Freedom Caucus opposes noncitizen police law after officer reinstated
The Illinois Freedom Caucus has expressed opposition to a state law permitting certain noncitizens to serve as police officers.
Chicago Morning Answer host: ‘Crime isn’t down in Chicago. Chaos is more prevalent’
Dan Proft, host of "Chicago's Morning Answer," asserts that crime is not decreasing in Chicago and chaos is on the rise.
ICE says Illinois released 1,700 criminal aliens despite 4,000 active detainers
Libs of TikTok has reported that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent a letter to Illinois' attorney general, urging the state to comply with over 4,000 immigration detainers.
Chicago man receives ten-year sentence for illegal firearm possession and shooting
A Chicago man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded firearm and using it in a shooting incident.
Georgia man convicted for threatening suburban Chicago spiritual mission
A federal jury in Chicago has convicted Jimil Parmar, a 33-year-old resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, for sending a threatening letter to the Sant Nirankari Mission located in West Chicago.
Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow: Municipal lawsuits have ‘been a growing burden on a lot of cities’
Steven Malanga, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, has highlighted concerns regarding state tort laws, which he says leave municipalities vulnerable to costly litigation.
Former Summit police chief convicted on federal bribery charges
A federal jury in Chicago has found John Kosmowski, the former Chief of Police in Summit, Illinois, guilty of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and obstruction of justice.