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Illinois collected $15.3 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

'Game on': New Border Czar dares Pritzker to block US efforts deport Illinois illegal aliens

Tom Homan, former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and newly appointed Border Czar under Donald Trump, recently appeared on The Charlie Kirk Show. During the show, Homan responded to comments made by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who warned against any efforts to challenge the rights and freedoms of Illinois residents.

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Nov. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 13, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, Nov. 12

Willard Ice Building celebrates four decades since completion

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Willard Ice Building in Springfield on November 13.

Megan Moroney set to perform at Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Country music sensation Megan Moroney is scheduled to perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Saturday, August 10.

Illinois offers mentored deer hunts at Fox Ridge State Park

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is set to conduct mentored archery deer hunting sessions for adults and youth at Fox Ridge State Park in Charleston.

Illinois launches first-ever holiday product box featuring local goods

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has introduced its inaugural Illinois Product Holiday Box, a collection of nine products sourced from local businesses across the state.

Mentored deer hunting event announced by IDNR at Kickapoo State Recreation Area

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is set to organize mentored archery deer hunting for both adults and youth at the Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Vermilion County.

Megan Moroney set to perform at Illinois State Fair with discounted tickets available

Country music artist Megan Moroney is scheduled to perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on August 10.

Number of VA loans issued in Illinois increased by 193.1% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,128 home loans in Illinois, totaling $646.8 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Oct. 16

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Wednesday, Oct. 16

Which type of Illinois companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 18 inspections at 18 Food and Cosmetics companies from Illinois in the third quarter of 2024.

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Nov. 12

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 12

Illinois State Board of Education Bilingual Special Education Subcommittee met Nov. 12

Illinois State Board of Education Bilingual Special Education Subcommittee met Tuesday, Nov. 12

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Nov. 12

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, Nov. 12

Def Leppard to perform at Illinois State Fair; tickets go on sale November 16

Rock band Def Leppard is set to perform at the Illinois State Fair on August 16, 2025.

Def Leppard to perform at Illinois State Fair on August 16

Rock band Def Leppard is set to perform at the Illinois State Fair on August 16.

Illinois sees rise in wild turkey harvest during fall firearm season