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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.

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.

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).

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.

Martin Aguilar, Aged 36, Remembered Fondly by Family and Friends

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 18, 2025

Martin Aguilar passed away on Sept. 16. Below is the obituary.

Michael Steven Kubik Remembered as Loving Husband, Skilled Electrician

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 18, 2025

Michael Kubik passed away on Sept. 16. Below is the obituary.

Emma Garcia, 93, died on September 16, 2025

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 18, 2025

Emma Garcia passed away on Sept. 16. Below is the obituary.

Joan C. Cadore, 84, of Worth, Passes Away

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 18, 2025

Joan C. Cadore passed away on Sept. 16. Below is the obituary.

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.

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.