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In 2022, Illinois collected $3,546,164,000 in license taxes, ranking it third in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois collected 6% more in motor fuels sales tax in 2022

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, $2.5 billion came from motor fuels sales tax, a 6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois Freedom Caucus on library association president: ‘She is going to use the platform to push her radical agenda’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 24, 2023

The Illinois Freedom Caucus is advocating for Illinois libraries to take inspiration from Montana and break their affiliation with the American Library Association (ALA).

Illinois State Fair hosts free day for veterans on August 13

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA), in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Illinois State Fair, is extending an invitation to veterans and their families for a complimentary day at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August 13, 2023. This event is part of an annual tradition that includes various activities and entertainment, culminating in a parade featuring state officials, IDVA Assistant Director Anthony Vaughn, veterans' organizations, JROTC teams, and IDVA staff. The theme for this year is "No One Fights Alone."

Illinois collected $491.1 million in insurance premiums sales tax in 2022

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, 0.8 percent, or $491.1 million, came from insurance premiums sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Children's Justice Task Force met May 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 24, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Children's Justice Task Force met Wednesday, May 10

Illinois Racing Board met June 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 24, 2023

Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, June 15

Which political committee spent the most across Illinois during week ending July 22?

Friends of Bernard O'Boyle was the biggest spender the week before.

Illinois collected $604.3 million in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, 1 percent, or $604.3 million, came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois collected 7.2% less in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2022

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, $2.3 billion came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, a 7.2 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois ranks fourth in the U.S. for the most other selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

In 2022, Illinois collected $3,872,700,000 in other selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it fourth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending July 22?

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending July 22 found here.

Illinois collected $342.9 million in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, 0.5 percent, or $342.9 million, came from taxes on general corporation licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois collected 30.2% less in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, $22.5 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, a 30.2 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois ranks seventh in the U.S. for the most tobacco products sales tax paid in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2023

In 2022, Illinois collected $841,366,000 in tobacco products sales tax, ranking it seventh in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Op-ed: Illinois magically erases $25B healthcare debt for state’s retired workers

By Mark Glennon | Jul 21, 2023

Name a few of the State of Illinois’ biggest debts. Most of you probably would put bonds on top. And you’d certainly have pensions on the list if you’ve been following our pension crisis. Pensions are actually the biggest.

Illinois collected $841.4 million in tobacco products sales tax in 2022

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, 1.3 percent, or $841.4 million, came from tobacco products sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois collected $763.7 million in other taxes in 2022

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, 1.2 percent, or $763.7 million, came from other taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois collected 8.3% less in tobacco products sales tax in 2022

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, $841.4 million came from tobacco products sales tax, an 8.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois ranks second in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2022