illinois state

According to the report, two of the five major metropolitan areas with the biggest inflation problems have a large footprint in Illinois. #inflation

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The General Election date is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. #election

With one of the lowest state estate tax thresholds in the country, Samuel Karnick, senior fellow at The Heartland Institute, warns Illinois’ outdated estate tax continues to threaten the future of generational farms, even as the federal government moves to ease the burden. #tax

On July 1, the state will raise taxes on short-term rentals, sports wagering, telecommunications, tobacco and vaping products. #taxes

With funds received through its contract with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Birth to Five Illinois currently supports 40 Local Early Childhood Collaborations. #childhood

“The Democrats are doing what they always do – waiting until the last minute to present a budget and force through more tax increases to pay for their out-of-control spending." #budget

 "When someone with a developmental or physical disability goes missing, bringing them home becomes all the more critical," Crawford said. #awareness

Hanley is running on a platform of sustainability and economic growth, arguing that Illinois can show the nation how a state can be fair and prosperous. #candidacy

According to rankings by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Illinois continues to lead as the top exporting state in Midwest and the fourth largest exporting state in the U.S. In 2024, Illinois had another record-breaking year, with exports exceeding $81 billion, a 2.5% increase from 2023 and a 32% increase since 2019. #trade

On Wednesday, April 29th, Harvey police located and apprehended a suspect in South Holland without further incident. #homicide