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Illinois to repeal 1% statewide grocery tax; resources available for local governments

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 19, 2025

The state is preparing for the repeal of the 1% statewide grocery tax.

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Pritzker signs executive order securing immunization access amid changing federal policies

By T. B. Watson | Sep 19, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has signed Executive Order 2025-04, initiating a statewide effort to maintain vaccine access in Illinois during the upcoming fall respiratory virus season.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Illinois employers during 2024?

By A. M. Puente | Sep 18, 2025

In 2024, 1,517 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in Illinois, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Illinois sees increase in August tax revenues following declines in July

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 18, 2025

Illinois tax revenues increased in August after a weak performance in July, according to a report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA).

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Chicago man receives two-year sentence for running immigration fraud scheme

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 18, 2025

A Chicago resident has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in an immigration fraud scheme involving false employment verifications for foreign nationals.

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Man receives over six years for ATM skimming scheme targeting Chicago and New Jersey

By T. B. Watson | Sep 17, 2025

A man has been sentenced to six years and nine months in federal prison for his role in an ATM card-skimming scheme that targeted machines in Chicago and New Jersey.

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Christian Liberty Church pastor on homeschool bill: 'As of now, this legislation has been stopped'

By L. A. Fink | Sep 17, 2025

Calvin Lindstrom, Pastor for the Church of Christian Liberty, said that rallies and bipartisan backing played a role in halting a bill affecting homeschool families.

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Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 17, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 17.

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Illinois' Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Sept. 6

By F. K. Mccarthy | Sep 16, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 30.

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Community petition organizer McClurg: 'We got over 2,800 signatures' to oppose a bond measure

By B. S. Schwartz | Sep 16, 2025

Shannon McClurg, a community petition organizer in Effingham, Illinois, announced that a petition has successfully exceeded the required signature threshold to oppose a bond measure.

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Illinois Racing Board will meet September 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois Racing Board will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 18

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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation receives CLEAR Regulatory Excellence Award

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced that its Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) has received the 2025 Regulatory Excellence Award from the Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR).

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Monday, Sept. 8.

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Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, Sept. 11.

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Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, Sept. 11.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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Illinois State Board of Elections met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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Illinois House GOP: Corrections officials haven’t calculated recidivism rates since 2022 due to programming issue

By T. K. Green | Sep 15, 2025

The Illinois House GOP announced on X that corrections officials have not calculated recidivism rates since 2022 due to a programming issue, highlighting ongoing state agency mismanagement under Governor JB Pritzker.