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2022 Illinois Tax Filing Season begins Monday

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2021 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 24, 2022, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns.   “We encourage taxpayers to file their taxes electronically and choose direct deposit, as early as possible […]

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Illinois measure aimed at growing state’s tech industry

SPRINGFIELD – To strengthen Illinois’ tech economy, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) introduced legislation that would allow smartphone app companies to do business directly with their customers and avoid a fee to smartphone companies. “Governments create fair marketplaces in every industry with appropriate protections for entrepreneurs and consumers. Our laws need to catch up to

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Leader McConchie renews calls to give voters more power

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) has unveiled the Voter Empowerment Project, a legislative package of constitutional amendments designed to allow Illinois voters a more active role in their democratic process, during a Zoom press conference Tuesday.   “For too long in this state, Illinoisans haven’t had a voice in their

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Illinois GOP Governor candidate, Gary Rabine, comments on Richard Irvin’s entry into Illinois Gov race

WOODSTOCK, Illinois – Gary Rabine, candidate for Illinois Governor is issuing the following statement on Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin’s entrance in the gubernatorial race. “I would like to welcome Aurora Mayor, Richard Irvin, to the governor’s race and to the Illinois Republican Party. After years of pulling Democratic primary ballots in years when Pat Quinn, Hillary

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Snowmobilers urged to be safe on the trails this season

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds snowmobile operators and riders to focus on safety this winter when snowfall allows for snowmobile riding. International Snowmobile Safety Week is Jan. 15-23 this year. “It’s important that snowmobile operators carefully review their safety checklist before hitting the trails this winter,” said Jeff Hopkins, IDNR

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Five Illinois state legislators comment on the Supreme Court ban on Biden’s vaccine mandate

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois State Representatives Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville); Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur); Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City); Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) and Chris Miller (R-Oakland) are issuing the following statement on the United State Supreme Court decision to block the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandates on employers with 100 or more employees.   “The United States Supreme Court today affirmed the

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Illinois Secretary of State Departments, Driver Services Facilities to remain closed for another week

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all Secretary of State departments – including Driver Services facilities – will resume conducting in-person transactions Monday, Jan. 24.   The Secretary of State offices and facilities first closed on Jan. 3, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases statewide.   Driver Services facilities

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Illinois Fuel and Retail Association calls on lawmakers to oppose more local gas taxes

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois residents could be paying more taxes at the pump according to newly introduced legislation that the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association is calling on lawmakers to reject.   House Bill 4424, sponsored by Representative Mike Zalewski (D-Riverside), would allow all municipalities in Illinois to impose their own local gas tax. Taxes continue

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SIU-C chancellor says campus will have face to face classes during the second semester

CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University – Carbondale chancellor Austin A. Lanehas outlined the universities plan for the second semester in a letter to students, faculty and staff.   Lane said classes will be held in a face-to-face setting with masks (preferably N95 or KN95) required in shared indoor spaces such as classrooms, lobbies and hallways.

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