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Illinois expands online licensing system for professionals
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced the addition of 24 more professions to its new online licensing system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment).
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Tax education webinar recordings now accessible online
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Illinois Department of Revenue advises late tax filers to act quickly
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is urging taxpayers who did not meet the April 15, 2025, income tax filing deadline to take immediate action.
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Illinois expands lead testing to more zip codes across state
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has expanded its list of ZIP codes requiring lead exposure testing for children.
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Illinois income tax changes may increase liabilities for some taxpayers
Public Act 104-0006 introduces changes to the Illinois Income Tax Act, impacting many taxpayers and potentially increasing current tax year liabilities for some.
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Illinois opens registration for virtual book club workshops
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) has opened registration for its virtual Book Club workshops.
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Illinois announces changes in tobacco product taxation effective July 2025
The State of Illinois has announced several changes to the taxation of tobacco products, set to take effect in the coming months.
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Registration opens for Nigel Howard's anatomy workshop at ICC
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) has announced the opening of free registration for Nigel Howard's "Human Anatomy & Physiology" workshop.
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Illinois imposes new tax on short-term rental platforms starting July
Beginning July 1, 2025, hosting platforms for short-term rentals in Illinois that qualify as "re-renters" will be subject to the Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax.
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Illinois amends tax acts affecting automobile dealer transactions
Public Act 104-0006 introduces amendments to several tax acts and the Illinois Vehicle Code, impacting motor vehicle transactions for automobile dealers.
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First human West Nile virus case reported in Southern Illinois
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Illinois for 2025.
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Illinois job numbers steady; unemployment rate holds at 4.8% in May
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported that nonfarm payrolls in the state remained stable in May, with a slight increase of 100 jobs, bringing the total to 6,166,100.
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Tobacco retailer license fees to double starting July 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, Public Act (P.A.) 104-0006 will implement an increase in the annual Tobacco Retailer License fee for businesses selling tobacco products.
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West Nile virus detected in environmental samples across 17 Illinois counties
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced the confirmation of West Nile virus (WNV) in environmental samples from 17 counties across the state.
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Telecommunications excise tax rate rises to support crisis lifeline
Effective July 1, 2025, the Telecommunications Excise Tax rate in the state will increase from 7 percent to 8.65 percent.
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County Official Compensation Task Force announces first meeting date and location
The County Official Compensation Task Force is set to hold its inaugural meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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IDPH awards grant for community health worker campaign
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has awarded a grant to the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) to develop a campaign aimed at supporting community health workers (CHWs) across the state.
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Illinois Department of Revenue announces tax education webinar series
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is set to host a Tax Education Webinar Series focusing on Audit and Informal Conference Board (ICB) updates.
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Governor Pritzker awards $1.35 million through Made in Illinois Grant Program
Governor JB Pritzker, alongside the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), has announced the beneficiaries of the 2025 Made in Illinois Grant Program.
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Illinois partners with top hospitals for pathogen treatment centers
Governor JB Pritzker has announced a collaboration between the State of Illinois and two major Chicago hospitals, Rush University Medical Center and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.