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News from July 2023

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Rebuild Illinois enters Year Five with major projects underway in Decatur

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 19, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the commencement and planning of multiple projects in Decatur as part of Year Five of the Rebuild Illinois initiative. These efforts are supported by Governor JB Pritzker's bipartisan capital program, with nine major projects in the area amounting to over $80 million. The aim is to enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life while sustaining and creating jobs.

Illinois Department of Human Services Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board met June 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 19, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board met Friday, June 16

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met June 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 19, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Friday, June 16

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450 people die from diseases of the heart in Illinois during week ending July 8

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2023

There were 450 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending July 8, making up 23% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois GOP's Tracy on YMCA transgender incident: 'Parents shouldn't have to worry about their children feeling unsafe'

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 18, 2023

Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy recently noted the case of a downstate YMCA swimmer.

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Illinois ranks 19th in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2023

In 2022, Illinois collected $491,053,000 in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it 19th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois collected $25.9 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, 41.3 percent, or $25.9 billion, came from sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois collected $23.3 million in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $23.3 million, came from taxes on public utilities licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois collected 68.1% more in corporate net income taxes in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, $9.6 billion came from corporations net income taxes, a 68.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois State Fair announces final act for grandstand lineup

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2023

The Illinois State Fair has finalized its 2023 grandstand lineup with the addition of Chevelle, set to perform on Friday, August 18. This announcement was made today in Springfield, Illinois. The band, which hails from Illinois, brings a history of over two decades in the music industry, featuring numerous top-charting releases and global tours.

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Illinois announces major infrastructure investments under Rebuild Illinois initiative

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced several major projects in the Springfield area as part of the ongoing Rebuild Illinois initiative. Now in its fifth year, the program is set to invest over $80 million in eight key projects aimed at enhancing safety, mobility, and quality of life while also supporting job creation in the region.

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Governor Pritzker Announces $10 Million for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 18, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) launched $10 million in funding for the third round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

Illinois Gaming Board met June 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 18, 2023

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, June 15

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met June 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 18, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Wednesday, June 14

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Illinois collected $68.8 million in property taxes in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $68.8 million, came from property taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois ranks third in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 17, 2023

In 2022, Illinois collected $1,258,697,000 in amusements sales tax, ranking it third in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois GOP: ‘Do you trust the state to make sure noncitizens aren’t automatically registered to vote?’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 17, 2023

The Illinois Republican Party is questioning the State of Illinois making licenses available to non-citizens.

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Illinois collected 10.1% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, $25.9 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 10.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois collected $28.9 million in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 17, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $28.9 million, came from taxes on amusements licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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443 people die from cancer in Illinois during week ending July 8

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 17, 2023

There were 443 deaths from cancer reported in Illinois in the week ending July 8, making up 22.6% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.