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Illinois Department of Public Health offers services at DuQuoin State Fair
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will provide a variety of public health information and services at the DuQuoin State Fair, beginning Friday, August 23, 2024, and running through Monday, September 2.
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IDPH posts second quarter nursing home violations for 2024
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the release of the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. The report, detailing 268 violation reports completed in the second quarter of 2024, is available on the IDPH website.
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New sales tax exemption for home-delivered meals effective July
Effective July 1, 2024, purchases of home-delivered meals provided to Medicare or Medicaid recipients where payment is made by an intermediary, such as a Medicare Administrative Contractor, a Managed Care Organization, or a Medicare Advantage Organization, pursuant to a government contract, are exempt from the Retailers’ Occupation Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, and the Service Use Tax Act. This exemption is codified under 35 ILCS 120/2-5(49); 35 ILCS 115/3-5(36); 35 ILCS 110/3-5(35); and 35 ILCS 105/3-5(44).
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Illinois sees rise in payroll jobs but increase in unemployment rate for July
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 5.2 percent, while nonfarm payrolls rose by 12,900 in July, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The revised unemployment rate for June was 5.0 percent, unchanged from the preliminary figure. However, the June monthly change in payrolls was revised significantly from an initial report of a gain of 10,400 jobs to a loss of 4,300 jobs.
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Illinois announces $9 million investment in new digital licensure process
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today plans to secure a new professional licensing system for individuals whose careers require a license to work in Illinois. This initiative is part of efforts to modernize outdated processes.
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Chicago reduces prepaid wireless E911 surcharge rate to zero percent
Effective August 5, 2024, the Prepaid Wireless E911 Surcharge rate imposed on sales of prepaid wireless telecommunications service within the city of Chicago decreased from three percent to zero percent.
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Report reveals significant health toll faced by homeless individuals in Illinois
People experiencing homelessness are likely to have a significantly reduced life expectancy and are more likely to be the victim of a violent assault or homicide, according to a report prepared for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) by the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health.
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September commission calendar for 2024 now available
The 2024 September Commission Calendar is now available for download and viewing.
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Jobs increase in five Illinois metro areas; unemployment up statewide
Over the year ending June 2024, total nonfarm jobs increased in five metropolitan areas, decreased in six, and remained unchanged or nearly unchanged in three, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Over the same period, the unemployment rate increased in all fourteen metropolitan areas.
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Illinois Department of Revenue issues guidance on net loss deduction changes
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a bulletin to assist corporations affected by changes to the Illinois net loss deduction limitation. The guidance aims to help these corporations determine whether they need to start making estimated payments or adjust their existing estimated tax payments. Additionally, the bulletin provides strategies to minimize or avoid late-payment penalties.
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Illinois sees slight rise in unemployment rate amid steady job growth
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage point to 5.0 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by 10,400 in June, based on preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The revised May unemployment rate was 4.9 percent, unchanged from the preliminary figure. May's monthly change in payrolls was revised from +12,700 to +9,600 jobs.
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Illinois sees rise in unemployment rate and payroll jobs in June
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the state's unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage point to 5.0 percent in June, while nonfarm payrolls rose by 10,400 jobs. This data, provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), was released by IDES. The revised unemployment rate for May remained at 4.9 percent, and the monthly change in payrolls for May was adjusted from an initial report of 12,700 to 9,600 jobs.
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Illinois grants tax relief due to computerized vehicle registration outage
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is providing relief for taxpayers affected by the outage of CDK Global’s Computerized Vehicle Registration (CVR) system. This outage has impacted the filing of Forms ST-556, Sales Tax Transaction Return, and ST-556-LSE, Transaction Return for Leases.
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White County's final multiplier for property assessment remains unchanged
White County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
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Illinois State Fair kicks off grandstand action with harness racing event
The Illinois State Fair Grandstand will host harness racing to commence County Fairs and Horse Racing Day on Thursday, August 8. Recognized as one of the fastest dirt tracks globally, the one-mile track will feature races sponsored by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) on opening day. Every participating horse will be either Illinois conceived or foaled.
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Adams County issues tentative multiplier for property assessments
Adams County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
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Authorities launch campaign urging drivers to reduce speed
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and law enforcement agencies convened today at the Route 66 Exhibit at the Illinois State Fairgrounds to promote the nationwide "Speeding Catches Up with You" campaign. The initiative aims to emphasize safe driving practices in Illinois and remind motorists to reduce their speed.
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First human case of West Nile virus reported in Illinois for 2024
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Illinois for 2024. The individual, who is in their 60s and resides in suburban Cook County, began showing symptoms in mid-June. Although commercial testing and clinical symptoms indicate a case of WNV, confirmatory testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pending.
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Illinois reports first human case of West Nile virus in 2024
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Illinois for 2024. The case, involving an individual in their 60s from suburban Cook County, was identified through commercial testing and clinical symptoms. Confirmatory testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pending. The onset of symptoms occurred in mid-June.
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Illinois opens its 100th social equity cannabis dispensary
Today, the Pritzker Administration announced that SEquity Ventures (LLC dba The Dispensary Champaign) became the 100th social equity cannabis dispensary to open in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issued a full adult-use cannabis dispensary license to The Dispensary Champaign on June 6, 2024. The company applied for and was selected in the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL) and met the lottery's criteria.