SPRINGFIELD – Tax season is upon us, and there’s no better time to ensure you get the most out of your refund. This is where Ladder Up steps in. This Illinois-based non-profit organization is committed to providing FREE tax assistance to qualifying Illinois residents. Ladder Up has 13 in-person locations throughout the Chicagoland area – and […]
Ashley Cooke and King Calaway are confirmed as support for the event SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Fair has announced that award-winning singer/songwriter Jordan Davis will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Tuesday, August 13th. Davis recently earned his sixth career #1 with his two-time platinum hit, “Next Thing You Know.” This is the third
IML pushes to fulfill public notice mandates electronically Bill Would Increase Access to Public Information SPRINGFIELD – As the statewide association representing all 1,294 cities, villages and towns in Illinois, the Illinois Municipal League (IML) is advocating for municipalities to have the option to fulfill public notice mandates electronically. Public notices are
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CHICAGO, Ill. – The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) has announced bold new changes to the grant and funding process to enhance equal access to public arts funding throughout the state. In 2023, the IAC began an overall assessment of its granting programs, policies, and procedures. As a first step, the IAC embarked on a statewide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission’s Office of Diversity and Community Affairs’ (ODCA) 2023 Annual Report shows that diverse spending by the state’s largest investor-owned utilities remained steady for the third year in a row at over $2 billion. Some utilities reported a nearly 50 percent share of their total spending with diverse suppliers, including minority, women,
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Credit is expanded this year to provide relief to more taxpayers CHICAGO- Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) are encouraging Illinoisans to take advantage of savings offered by the newly expanded Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a benefit that helps low to moderate income workers get a tax break. For tax year
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing upon her desire to gather input from parents, educators, and mental health professionals throughout the state regarding her “Safe Screens, Healthy Minds” initiative, Senate Minority Deputy Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has announced two new locations and dates for her roundtable series, as well as the launch of an online survey. “Illinois
Illinois Bankers now accepting scholarship applications for aspiring bankers SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Bankers Association is currently accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, which is aimed at promoting excellence in the field of banking and developing a vibrant talent pool of future banking leaders. The Illinois Bankers Scholarship Fund awards scholarships in the amount
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge has issued a statement regarding Illinois House Bill 4603, proposed legislation that would prohibit law enforcement officers from stopping vehicles for infractions such as speeding, improper lane usage, obstructed windshields, defective headlights, expired registration stickers, or failure to wear safety belts. Evidence obtained in any
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) wants to raise awareness about the importance of safety around flammable liquids as burn injuries can create life altering impacts. National Burn Awareness Week is February 4-10 with this year’s theme of “Flammable Liquids Burn.” National Burn Awareness Week is a window of opportunity
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