Illinois to end one percent grocery sales tax starting January 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, Illinois will end its one-percent sales and use tax on grocery sales.
Federal officials announce ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Chicago
Federal authorities in Chicago have announced ongoing criminal immigration enforcement operations in the city.
Gov. candidate Dabrowski on education performance: '10% of Hispanic students in West Chicago read at grade level'
Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, addressed the issue of student proficiency among Hispanic learners in West Chicago, pledging to prioritize basic skills across the state.
- Gov. candidate Dabrowski on manufacturing jobs: 'I will work to improve Illinois’ competitiveness'
- Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Rural communities across Illinois are losing jobs and people'
- Gov. candidate Dabrowski on education: 'One of my top priorities as governor will be to restore literacy and numeracy to Illinois schools'
- Gov. candidate Dabrowski on Illinois' rural economy: 'Small town communities are losing jobs and people'
- Illinois State Medical Society joins antitrust lawsuit against MultiPlan and insurers
Estimated $631.8 million in bank failures across Illinois since 2012
Out of the 20 bank failures across Illinois since 2012, eight of them happened in 2012.
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Chicago Flips Red founder: Brandon Johnson’s 'administration has failed teachers, parents, and students'
Zoe Leigh, founder of Chicago Flips Red, has criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration, stating that his allies acknowledge political fallout and prioritize ideology over accountability, which she says harms schools and families.
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U.S. Senate candidate Tracy on public safety: 'Stop blocking enforcement and start protecting our communities'
Don Tracy, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, has said that Democratic policies in Chicago and Springfield have facilitated the flow of illegal weapons and contraband.
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AG Bondi on Epstein logs: Sen. Durbin, 'why did you fight to not disclose the flight logs'
Pam Bondi, the U.S. Attorney General, said that Republicans have been repeatedly blocked from obtaining Jeffrey Epstein's flight logs and questioned Senator Dick Durbin's motives.
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Sen. Blackburn on Sen. Durbin blocking Epstein flight logs: 'I repeatedly asked for those flight logs'
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has said that she repeatedly sought subpoenas for Jeffrey Epstein's flight logs, alleging that Senator Dick Durbin misrepresented her efforts and halted committee action.
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Illinois launches $67 million incentive program for climate-smart agriculture
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Department of Agriculture have announced a new initiative to support climate-smart agriculture practices.
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Illinois House Republicans accuse Pritzker of enabling illegal immigration
Illinois House Republicans have announced on the social media platform X that Governor J.B. Pritzker has facilitated illegal immigration in Illinois, prompting federal authorities to intervene to protect local communities.
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Lois V. Hollaar, wife of late William Hollaar, passes at 95
Lois V. Hollaar passed away on Oct. 6. Below is the obituary.
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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announces August 2025 enforcement actions
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced enforcement actions taken in August 2025.
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Illinois Department of Revenue warns public about new text message phishing scam
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a warning about a new text message scam targeting taxpayers across the country.
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Mark E. Genson, 66, Remembered for his Kindness and Love for Life
Mark E. Genson passed away on Oct. 5. Below is the obituary.
