Facebook “whistleblower” Ryan Hartwig said Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s (D-IL) lawsuit against Facebook owner Meta is a “step in the right direction.”
The Illinois Freedom Caucus is criticizing recent developments in the state, including a state appeals court ruling that permits employee terminations for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The caucus stated, "‘No jab, No job!’ All this time later, Illinoisans are still facing the consequences of the radical left."
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the commencement of construction for the Don Welge Memorial Bridge in Chester. This initiative is part of Governor JB Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital program, which aims to enhance infrastructure across the state.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced that the Du Quoin State Fair continues to be a significant economic contributor to southern Illinois. Despite challenges posed by extreme weather conditions, which led to the cancellation of the annual Twilight Parade and adjustments in scheduling, this year's fair attracted over 166,000 attendees.
Individuals and businesses in Cook County affected by severe weather and flooding on September 17 can request waivers for penalties and interest on state taxes. The announcement comes from Governor Pritzker's office, providing relief to those unable to file returns or make timely payments.
In a recent development, proposed changes to the Invest in Kids Act have ignited a fierce debate over the future of the program, which provides essential educational opportunities for underprivileged students in Illinois. The alterations, if approved, would extend the program for an additional five years but come with significant reductions in funding.
Certain taxing jurisdictions in Illinois will impose or adjust their Municipal or County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax starting January 1, 2024. This change affects the gross receipts from sales of adult-use cannabis as per the legal references 65 ILCS 5/8-11-23 and 55 ILCS 5/5-1006.8.
This bulletin provides updated compliance guidance for remote retailers and marketplace facilitators. The document is identified as FY 2024-08, focusing on the Retailers’ Occupation Tax and updated threshold guidance. This initiative is part of the Leveling the Playing Field for Illinois Retail Act.
Over the year ending in September 2023, total nonfarm jobs rose in eleven metropolitan areas and fell in three, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. During this period, unemployment rates increased across all fourteen metropolitan areas.