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Illinois Department of Revenue warns public about nationwide text message scam

By T. B. Watson | Oct 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a warning about a new text message scam that is affecting people across the country.

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Illinois municipalities to update telecommunications tax rates effective January 2026

By T. B. Watson | Oct 16, 2025

Effective January 1, 2026, several municipalities will implement new or revised rates for the Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax.

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Energy Assistance Charge rates to change for large Illinois utilities in January 2026

By T. B. Watson | Oct 16, 2025

Effective January 1, 2026, the rates for the Energy Assistance Charge will change for utilities and cooperatives that had at least 100,000 Illinois customers as of January 1, 2021.

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Illinois sees rise in tax collections during first quarter of FY26

By T. B. Watson | Oct 14, 2025

Illinois tax collections increased in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, according to a report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA).

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Three charged in Chicago with obstructing federal agents using vehicles

By T. B. Watson | Oct 14, 2025

Three people have been charged in federal court in Chicago for allegedly using their vehicles to obstruct the work of federal agents.

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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announces August 2025 enforcement actions

By T. B. Watson | Oct 8, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced enforcement actions taken in August 2025.

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Illinois Tollway approves $22M in contracts for construction and engineering

By T. B. Watson | Oct 6, 2025

The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved four contracts totaling over $22.4 million for construction and professional engineering services at its September meeting.

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Five charged in Chicago for alleged assaults on ICE agents during Broadview operation

By T. B. Watson | Oct 5, 2025

Five people have been charged in federal court in Chicago for allegedly assaulting or resisting federal agents during immigration enforcement operations in Broadview, Illinois, over the weekend.

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Illinois State Medical Society highlights teen prescription drug abuse and upcoming DEA take back event

By T. B. Watson | Oct 3, 2025

Teenagers are at increased risk of abusing prescription drugs such as Adderall, Ritalin, and opiate painkillers, often obtaining these medications from their own homes.

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Illinois physicians gain easier access to online controlled substance license applications

By T. B. Watson | Oct 3, 2025

Physicians in Illinois can now apply for or renew their controlled substance licenses online through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s (IDFPR) updated licensing system.

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Illinois Department of Revenue schedules tax education webinar for October

By T. B. Watson | Oct 3, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue will host a free 90-minute webinar on October 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The event is part of the department's Tax Education Webinar Series and will feature presentations from the Collections Bureau,...

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Three men indicted in alleged scheme involving deceased identities and pandemic loan fraud

By T. B. Watson | Sep 29, 2025

Three men from the Chicago area have been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly carrying out a scheme to open credit cards in the names of recently deceased individuals.

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Illinois Department of Public Health issues new vaccine guidance for fall respiratory season

By T. B. Watson | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its vaccine recommendations for the 2025-2026 fall and winter respiratory season.

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President of League of American Workers: 'We have a serious problem with trans violence'

By T. B. Watson | Sep 26, 2025

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, addressed concerns regarding violence involving transgender individuals, calling for "truth and sanity."

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Congress has yet to extend key Medicare telehealth flexibilities beyond September 2025

By T. B. Watson | Sep 26, 2025

Several Medicare telehealth flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire on September 30, 2025, unless Congress takes further action.

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Chicago police officer indicted on federal charges over alleged straw purchase of firearms

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

A Chicago Police officer has been indicted on federal firearm charges for allegedly conspiring to make illegal "straw purchases" of firearms for an acquaintance who then transported the weapons to Mexico.

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Illinois Department of Agriculture hosts second grain tour welcoming international buyers

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

International buyers from six countries in the Middle East and Asia will visit Illinois as part of the Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) second grain tour of 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Mercer County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Mercer County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Dewitt County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Dewitt County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to McLean County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to McLean County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.