Gov. candidate Darren Bailey: Illinois families being ‘crushed by groceries, rent, taxes’
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey highlights economic challenges faced by Illinois families due to high living costs and taxes.
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Illinois collected $34.5 billion in income taxes in 2024
In 2024, Illinois collected a total of $66.9 billion in taxes, with $34.5 billion coming from income taxes—a decrease of 5.8% compared to the previous year.
Edwardsville police announce arrest in Chase Bank robbery case
A man from Washington, Indiana, has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery that took place at Chase Bank on Harvard Drive in Edwardsville earlier this week.
Illinois Policy Institute: Illinois lawmakers spent $1M on programs to ‘rethink capitalism’
The Illinois Policy Institute reports over $1 million directed towards initiatives like reimagining capitalism and guaranteed-income pilots in Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget.
Illinois ranked 4th nationwide for total taxes collections in 2024
Illinois collected $66.9 billion in total taxes in 2024, a decrease of 1.6% from the previous year.
Illinois’ sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 4.9% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Illinois collected $7.3 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Overnight closures set for Butterfield Road due to Tri-State Tollway bridge project
Temporary overnight closures will take place next week on Butterfield Road (Illinois Route 56) under the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) in Berkeley and Hillside.
Illinois’ sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 7.8% in Q2 compared to previous quarter
Illinois collected $7.3 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
2025: Measles cases in Illinois up as of week ending Dec. 13
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week…
Pope Leo XIV: ‘Very disappointed’ that Pritzker signed assisted suicide bill
Pope Leo XIV criticized Illinois’ recent legalization of physician-assisted suicide after Governor JB Pritzker signed it into law.
Illinois sees more property tax revenue in Q2 2025
Q2 2025 brought in $20 million in property tax revenue for Illinois, a 5.3% shift from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of…
2025: Measles cases in Illinois up as of week ending Dec. 6
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week…
North Main Street infrastructure upgrade begins January 5 in Edwardsville
A major infrastructure project on North Main Street in downtown Edwardsville is set to begin on January 5, according to an announcement from the City of Edwardsville.
Illinois collects $20 million in property tax revenue in Q2
Illinois collected $20 million in property taxes during the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Gov. candidate Dabrowski at Hinsdale event: Democratic energy policies are ‘doing irreparable harm’
Gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski critiques Illinois’ energy policies for raising electricity costs while advocating for a diverse energy mix.
Gov. candidate Dabrowski: ‘Illinois has become the extreme abortion capital of the Midwest’
The article discusses Ted Dabrowski’s views on Illinois becoming a central hub for abortion access in the Midwest due to increasing interstate demand.
Gov. candidate Dabrowski on credit ratings: Illinois is the ‘worst-rated state in the nation’
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski criticized the state’s low credit rating despite recent upgrades during Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tenure.
Illinois Tollway board approves balanced budget with focus on capital investment
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved a balanced budget for 2026, allocating $1.79 billion in annual revenue to support maintenance, operations, debt service transfers, and capital investments across…
Illinois Tollway awards $22.8 million engineering contract as part of ongoing capital programs
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved a $22.8 million contract for professional engineering services at its December meeting, marking the latest in a series of investments for 2025…
Edwardsville reopens special events grant program for nonprofit organizations
The City of Edwardsville has announced the return of its Special Events Grant Program, aimed at supporting organizations that plan to host free events for the community.
Illinois Tollway issues safety reminders ahead of busy holiday travel period
The Illinois Tollway is preparing for a busy holiday travel season and is reminding drivers to prioritize safety while on the road.
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.
2025: Measles cases in Illinois up as of week ending Nov. 29
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week…
Illinois Tollway schedules December traffic shifts for Tri-State Interchange reconstruction
Overnight traffic shifts and ramp closures are planned for December as part of the Illinois Tollway’s project to reconstruct and reconfigure the I-290/I-88 Interchange at the Tri-State Tollway (I-294).
2023: Illinois reports $11.1 billion in selective sales and gross receipts taxes revenue
Of the $68 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2023, 16.3%, or $11.1 billion, came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual…