IDOR has issued a reminder to retailers regarding the collection of the 1% local grocery tax on eligible sales in areas where this tax has been enacted.

The Illinois Accountability Commission (IAC) has introduced a new process for individuals to submit information regarding alleged misconduct by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz.

The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved two construction contracts as part of its $1.26 billion capital spending plan for 2026.

A former police officer from suburban Chicago has been found guilty of federal corruption charges related to a scheme to steal cash and drugs from individuals during traffic stops.

Concerns have been raised by Mark Vargas regarding potential conflicts involving Governor J.B. Pritzker’s blind trust and its connections to taxpayer-funded state contracts in Illinois.

Entities linked to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s family reportedly received significant taxpayer-funded contracts since 2019, raising concerns amid Illinois’ high taxes and pension obligations.

Illinois Review reports that since 2022, Illinois has spent $2.5 billion on health care, food, and shelter for undocumented immigrants under Governor J.B. Pritzker’s administration while indicating limited funds for resident services

Illinois generated $73.3 million from property taxes in 2024, ranking 22nd among U.S. states.

The Illinois General Assembly has allocated significant funding to an art collective through a vague grant process while Chicago faces steep property tax increases.

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced it will begin accepting individual income tax returns for the 2026 tax year on January 26, coinciding with the opening of the federal filing season by the Internal Revenue Service.

Governor J.B. Pritzker’s recent engagement with national media has sparked speculation regarding his intentions for a potential presidential run in 2028.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that preliminary audits found Illinois improperly using $29,778,645 in federal tax dollars for Medicaid coverage of illegal immigrants beyond permitted emergency services.

Darren Bailey criticizes the SAFE-T Act for compromising public safety and accuses Governor JB Pritzker of siding with offenders.

The State of Illinois has renewed its request for the United States Congress and the Trump administration to implement year-round sales of E15 fuel.

Political adviser Roger Stone criticizes Illinois’ one-party rule under Governor J.B. Pritzker for increasing taxpayer costs while reducing benefits amidst high property-tax burdens and rising living expenses faced by residents

The Illinois House Republicans criticize a new energy law they claim will increase electricity rates for residents already facing high costs.

The Illinois Republican Party claims that the SAFE-T Act has led to increased crime rates across Illinois communities and schools.

Illinois Family Action (IFA), a Mokena-based Christian advocacy organization, announced it held its annual candidate interviews Jan. 6-8, evaluating Republican contenders for state and federal office and signaling its policy priorities ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

The Illinois State Board of Elections voted Thursday to remove Republican gubernatorial candidate Joseph Severino and his running mate, Rantch Isquith, from the March 17, 2026, Republican primary ballot after determining the campaign failed to submit enough valid nominating petition…

Effective January 1, 2026, changes to the Service Occupation Tax will affect out-of-state service providers and marketplace facilitators who do business in Illinois.