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Illinois steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024

Illinois added at least three new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024, according to data from DSIRE.

By V. R. Lord | Jul 4, 2025

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Illinois increases gas and diesel taxes effective July 1

Illinois will see an increase in motor fuel taxes starting July 1.

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 26, 2025

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NFIB Illinois reviews legislative session in Springfield

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 25, 2025

On June 18, 2025, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Illinois conducted a webinar to review the legislative activities in Springfield.

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Illinois releases draft rules for temp worker act and lease tax

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 16, 2025

The Department of Labor and the Department of Revenue in Illinois have released drafts for new rules regarding temporary workers and a lease tax.

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Illinois legislature passes multiple bills affecting business operations

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 16, 2025

Prior to adjourning, the Illinois General Assembly passed several bills that may affect the business community.

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Illinois: Veterinary companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Illinois in Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Veterinary companies from Illinois in the first quarter of 2025.

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NFIB reports rise in small business optimism amid ongoing tax concerns

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index showed a notable increase in May, rising by three points to 98.8, slightly surpassing the 51-year average of 98.

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Illinois: Food and Cosmetics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Illinois in May

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Illinois in May.

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Illinois House Republicans say proposed service tax will hit working-class Illinoisans

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

The Illinois House Republicans have voiced their opposition to a proposed expansion of the state's sales tax, which would include services such as haircuts, car repairs, and streaming subscriptions.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Illinois during May

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 3, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Illinois in May.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Illinois during May

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Illinois in May.

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Illinois assembly approves $55.2 billion budget with tax hikes

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly has approved a budget of $55.2 billion, marking an increase of approximately 3.9% compared to the previous year.

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Illinois General Assembly passes controversial workplace regulation bill

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 2, 2025

A new measure requiring Illinois state agencies to adopt workplace rules from the Biden Administration, previously rolled back by the Trump Administration, has passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Illinois companies were under most scrutiny during May?

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Illinois in May.

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Illinois debates new taxes amid revenue shortfall

By Prairie State Wire | May 23, 2025

State revenues in Illinois are expected to fall short of Governor Pritzker's proposed budget.

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Illinois considers adopting federal workplace regulations amid legal challenges

By Prairie State Wire | May 23, 2025

SB 1976, a legislative proposal in Illinois, would require the state to adopt several workplace regulations introduced by the Biden Administration, including the OSHA Walkaround Rule.

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NFIB launches tools highlighting impact of Small Business Tax Deduction in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | May 22, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has introduced two digital tools aimed at illustrating the economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Illinois.

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Illinois small businesses face new regulatory hurdles with Senate Bill 1976

By Prairie State Wire | May 21, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), an organization representing small businesses in Illinois, issued a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 1976 by the Illinois Senate.

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Illinois considers adopting Biden-era workplace regulations

By Prairie State Wire | May 15, 2025

Illinois lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 1976, which would require the state to adopt certain workplace regulations introduced during the Biden Administration.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Illinois companies were under most scrutiny during Q1?

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 21 inspections at 20 Food and Cosmetics companies from Illinois in the first quarter of 2025.