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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer

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GOP lawmakers call for gas tax suspension as prices climb

At 48 cents a gallon, Illinois has one of the highest gas tax in the country, trailing only California’s 70-cents a gallon. #taxes #gas #prices

Illinois Revenue Department Warns Taxpayers About Postal Service Changes Affecting Tax Filings

The state’s tax filing deadline remains Wednesday, April 15, and IDOR recommends that taxpayers mail returns earlier than usual to ensure they arrive on time. #taxes #postal #filings

Illinois Encourages Taxpayers to Support Public Health Programs Through Voluntary Contributions

Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris said the program provides a straightforward way for residents to support important services while filing their taxes. #tax #health #program

Cook County Homeowners, Small Businesses Allege Costly Assessment Errors as Tax Bills Arrive

Hynes, who is challenging Kaegi for Cook County assessor, said inaccurate assessments and properties left off the tax rolls shift the tax burden onto other homeowners and small businesses. #taxbills #assessments #cookcounty

Illinois House Committee Advances Bill to Block Local Regulation of Sports Betting

Industry groups and some lawmakers have warned that local taxes layered on top of state levies could drive bettors to illegal markets. #betting #illinoishousegaming #regulation

Taxpayers funding $52.8M Route 9 upgrade; residents raise safety concerns

Longtime resident Sharon Trowitch warned the sidewalk would pose a “serious public safety issue” for students and neighbors. #funding #safety

Free Property Tax Assistance Event Set for Niles Township Homeowners

Steele said the event is designed to help residents better understand their rights and the steps involved in appealing an assessment. #niles #tax

Chicago school board raises tax levy on families ‘at a breaking point’

Before the board voted, Chicago Public Schools Acting Chief Financial Officer Wally Stock said CPS ended fiscal year 2025 with a negative cash flow of $339 million, or $485 million worse than fiscal year 2024. #taxes #cps

Illinois rejects federal ‘no tax on tips’ rule, keeps state tax on tipped income

Bhatt said taxpayers who are seeing and hearing about the no tax on tips at the federal level might not think about having to actually add those back into their state return. #taxtips #rule

Cook County Board of Review to Reopen All Townships for Second Round of Property Tax Appeals

Board members said the delays spurred their decision to expand the appeal period so more taxpayers could seek relief. Appeals filed during this reopened session will affect 2026 tax bills. #appeals #propertytax

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