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Illinois collected $17 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Illinois Product Holiday Market returns in early December

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the return of the Illinois Product Holiday Market in Downtown Springfield.

Illinois warns hunters about tech use: drones, AI errors, e-bike restrictions

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is advising hunters to adhere to regulations concerning the use of technology in hunting activities.

Illinois mandates deer checks for chronic wasting disease monitoring

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a reminder to firearm deer hunters about the mandatory check stations in counties where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected.

IRS and Illinois Department offer tax update webinars in December and January

Representatives from the Internal Revenue Service and the Illinois Department of Revenue are set to provide updates and answer questions in a series of webinars.

IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue announce upcoming webinar series

Representatives from the Internal Revenue Service and the Illinois Department of Revenue are set to provide updates and answer questions in an upcoming webinar.

Illinois Department of Agriculture announces return of cover crop incentive program

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is set to launch the sixth edition of its "Fall Covers for Spring Savings" program.

Illinois seeks management team for new correctional facility projects

The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), has announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a qualified Construction Management and Owner's Advisor team.

IDNR emphasizes safety as deer hunting season begins

As the firearm deer season approaches in Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is emphasizing the importance of safety for hunters using tree stands.

Jeanne Ives: 'Dump Gotion NOW, Gov. Pritzker or Trump will do it for you'

Jeanne Ives questioned Illinois' involvement with Gotion in a November 15 post on X, saying, "I ask again, WHY are Illinoisans forced to subsidize CCP-backed Gotion?"

Illinois' sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 61.2% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Illinois collected $6.5 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Illinois changes tax collection rules for out-of-state retailers

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Retailers selling to Illinois customers will face new tax obligations starting January 1, 2025.

Illinois awards over $1 million for Lake Michigan shoreline projects

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 18, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Coastal Management Program has announced the allocation of $1,075,395 in grants to various organizations across Illinois.

Illinois' property tax revenues unchanged in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 17, 2024

Illinois collected $19 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Sept.28?

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 17, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Sept.28 found here.

Illinois' combined tax revenues up 5.1% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 16, 2024

Illinois collected $19.5 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Jeanne Ives: 'Pritzker's record is Anti-Democracy'

Jeanne Ives recently criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's record in a November 14 post on X, stating, "He is gaslighting the public with his new Governors Safeguarding Democracy Coalition."

Illinois' sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 82.6% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

Illinois collected $6.5 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 30% more home purchase loans in Illinois in Q3

There were 1,589 VA home purchases in Illinois in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $496.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois Department of Revenue offers free tax education webinar on December 3