Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Illinois Domestic Violence Pretrial Working Group met Aug. 25

Of the $66.9 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2024, 1%, or $654.2 million, came from estate and gift taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Data from Cook County shows that many criminal defendants released pre-trial on ankle monitors cannot be located. Lawmakers like Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer are proposing changes after reports some have committed violent crimes.

Illinois State Rep. Jason Bunting shared updates on legislative activity ahead of the spring session deadline. He announced an upcoming Community Health Fair set for June 10 in Watseka.