Ill State News

CHICAGO- With thousands of Illinoisans missing out on the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and state Earned Tax Credit (EIC) each tax season, Governor JB Pritzker is reminding qualifying taxpayers to take advantage of these benefits.   “The Earned Income Tax Credit is a huge benefit and puts thousands of dollars in the pockets […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement regarding Gov. JB Pritzker’s annual budget and State of the State address:   “Facing record inflation, supply chain disruptions and workforce shortages, manufacturers across Illinois need support from policymakers to continue investing in our communities, growing our economy, and ensuring consumers receive the medicines, food

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch released the following statement on Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address.   “We are encouraged that to be on a path towards fiscal stabilization, it is important we understand the context of Illinois’ fiscal situation. We support the Governor’s efforts to move Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Fuel and Retail Association CEO, Josh Sharp, is today issuing the following statement on Governor Pritzker’s proposal to temporarily freeze the Consumer Price Index gas tax increase scheduled for July 1, 2022, which would take Illinois’s gas tax from 39.2 cents per gallon to 41.4 cents per gallon, a 6.9 percent

CHICAGO – The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association has issued the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address:   “The hospitality and tourism industry, which has historically served as an anchor for Illinois’ economy, has been devastated by the pandemic – losing more than $111.8 billion in room revenue alone nationally. These

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced this afternoon that travel conditions are expected to continue to deteriorate from the impacts of a major winter storm that will be felt for several days, while urging the public to postpone all unnecessary trips.   Since Tuesday more than 10 inches of snow has fallen in

SPRINGFIELD – After years of working with the General Assembly to make fiscally responsible choices, protect working families and pay down Illinois’ debt, Governor JB Pritzker today proposed his fourth balanced budget, delivering $1 billion in relief from grocery, gas and property taxes as well as making unprecedented payments to state pensions and the rainy

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is issuing the following statement on the Governor’s State of the State Address.   “In a not-so-subtle campaign ploy, Governor Pritzker is dangling property tax, gas tax and grocery tax relief for working families. While it is nice to see the Governor finally admit that lower taxes benefit

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – 1099-G tax forms are now available for claimants who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2021, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. Claimants who collected UI benefits last year need the 1099-G tax form from IDES to complete their state and federal tax returns. Also called Form 1099-G, Certain

SPRINGFIELD – In advance of the anticipated severe winter storm expected to hit the entire state, Governor JB Pritzker yesterday issued a disaster declaration and activated approximately 130 members of the Illinois National Guard to ensure all state resources are available to deal with the heavy snow, ice, and blizzard conditions expected over the coming