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The Money Overview

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Iowa heirs can skip probate for personal-property estates of $100,000 or less, and Illinois changes small-estate rules Jan. 1, 2027

Iowa heirs can collect a relative’s personal property without probate when the estate is worth $100,000 or less and holds no real estate, under a law approved April 16, 2026. Illinois rewrites its own small-estate affidavit rules for deaths on or after Jan. 1, 2027. The Iowa change is House File 2660, Chapter 1048 of […] The post Iowa heirs can skip probate for personal-property estates of $100,000 or less, and Illinois changes small-estate rules Jan. 1, 2027 appeared first on The Money Overview .

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Belleville News-Democrat

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Illinois health officials prep to transfer patients from metro-east hospital

Illinois regulators are preparing to potentially transfer patients out of Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City and ambulances are being sent to other hospitals. The hospital is still open, but the Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Gateway and another medical center owned by the same company are on bypass status due to “staffing instability.” St. Louis-based KMOV first reported the development. The operators of the 278-bed safety net hospital have been late paying staff. An IDPH spokesman said that the agency had alerted the state’s labor and employment security departments about unmet payroll at Gateway and at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, Illinois. Both hospitals are owned by California-based company American Healthcare Systems. “Gateway and Vista are private, for-profit hospitals whose operations and finances are managed by American Healthcare Systems. Their lack of communication, transparency, and responsible financial management and contingency planning is extremely concerning,” the spokesman for the IDPH said in an email. “The Illinois Department of Public Health’s highest immediate priority is the health and safety of the patients and has been working and communicating with hospital administrative leaders in this regard.” Representatives from Gateway Regional Medical Center and American Healthcare Systems did not respond to

Granite City, IL · 1d

Secret Chicago

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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application or any fee to renew your lease

We have good news for Chicago renters: Starting Jan. 1, 2027 , Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application, including a background check. They also can’t charge a fee to renew your lease. House Bill 3564, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed , amends the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act (765 ILCS 705/35) and is enacted as Public Act 104-479. The rules apply to residential leases entered into on or after the effective date , including new and renewed leases. They do not cover units in an owner-occupied building with six or fewer units. The $50 cap and the first-page rule Every non-optional fee, one-time or recurring , must appear on the first page of the lease . If it doesn’t, you don’t have to pay it. A landlord can charge more than $50 for screening only if the actual third-party background-check cost is higher. The landlord must pay the provider first, then bill you with the provider’s receipts within 14 days . If the landlord misses that window, you don’t owe the fee. A landlord also can’t use an unpaid background-check fee as grounds for eviction during the first year of a lease. In Cook County,

Illinois · 1d
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CBS Chicago

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Illinois Republicans assess damage from nationwide 'blue tsunami'

Illinois Republicans are thinking about what to do next after a brutal election that saw candidates lose by significant margins throughout the state.

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everafterinthewoods.com

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Walk Beneath Historic Air Force Planes For Free At This Illinois Aviation Museum

A Boeing 367-80 tanker, a relative of the famous 707 prototype, sits on a grassy lawn in Illinois, and you can walk right under it. No ticket booth. No turnstile. No base badge required. The neighbors are just as impressive. A C-141 Starlifter and a C-130 share the same neat...

Illinois · 3d

nprillinois.org

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Statewide: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Listen to the radio transmission from the ship that fateful night. * This Week in Illinois History remembers the first locomotive in Illinois. * College housing can be a problem for students. Some have chosen a different path. They picked a retirement community. * We hear about a Pokemon exhibit...

Illinois · 5h

The State Journal-Register

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Springfield apartments ​for rent saw price increases since last October

Renters in Springfield saw apartment listing prices increase 6% from October 2025's median of $1,032, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,099 in October. Median listing prices in Springfield are trending essentially the same as the previous month's $1,100 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.sj-r.com Out of 254 rental listings in Springfield, four are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $1,100. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $800, 4% lower than September, when they were $829. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices stayed the same. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were basically flat to September at a central price of $1,060, compared to $1,050. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices rose 6% from $999. Statewide, Illinois rental listing prices are very

Springfield, IL · 1d

illinoistimes.com

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When truth is stranger than fiction

Dan Greaney, a longtime writer and producer for “The Simpsons” who humorously predicted a Donald Trump presidency, is now running for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. An episode titled “Bart to the Future” aired on March 19, 2000, which imagined Bart Simpson’s life 30 years into the future....

Springfield, IL · 1d

Breeze-Courier

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Downtown project sparks questions, concerns at first advisory meeting

TAYLORVILLE — Questions about parking, the removal of downtown's brick sidewalks, potential damage to historic buildings, and the financial impact of construction dominated the first meeting of the Taylorville Downtown Project Advisory Committee on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The meeting began at 3 p.m. and lasted nearly two hours, bringing...

Taylorville, IL · 1d

foxillinois.com

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Fall firearm hunters harvest 257 wild turkeys in Illinois

(WICS/WRSP) - Turkey hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 257 wild turkeys during the 2026 fall firearm season. That is compared with 255 in 2025. The nine-day season ran Oct. 24 through Nov. 1. A total of 1,911 regular fall firearm turkey permits were sold. 1,763 were sold...

Illinois · 5h

fox32chicago.com

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From Illinois governor to federal prison: Rod Blagojevich tells all in new book

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is revisiting the corruption scandal that sent him to prison, sharing his side of the story and why he maintains he was framed.

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housingonline.com

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Illinois Housing Development Authority and Corporation for Supportive Housing Open Applications for 2027 Supportive Housing Institute: Due Jan. 27,2027

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) are accepting applications for the 2027 Supportive Housing Institute, and applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CST on January 29, 2027. The Supportive Housing Institute provides development teams across Illinois with technical assistance to navigate supportive housing development,...

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wdbr.com

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Camp Butler director honored at Springfield Veterans Day parade

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Even if you couldn’t make it to this year’s Veterans Day parade in Springfield Wednesday, chances are you have been to the location the grand marshal runs. The parade featured the marching bands from all three Springfield public high schools, groups...

Springfield, IL · 1d

theillinoize.com

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Republicans Reflect After Election Day Wipeout

Two Republicans swept out of office in last Tuesday’s Democratic wave think voters rejected them because of their party identification and not for their politics or voting records. Republicans circled the wagon to help save Sen. Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), who vastly outspent self-avowed Democratic Socialist Ben McAdams. Senate Democrats...

Springfield, IL · 1d

The Financial Wire

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Arkansas is now mailing unclaimed-property checks automatically, as Illinois reports a record $307.8 million returned and Iowa’s Treasure Hunt passes $450 million

Arkansas is now mailing unclaimed-property checks to some owners without a claim form, under a program the state auditor calls the Unclaimed Property Data Match. Individuals with unclaimed funds of up to $5,000 may qualify, and the check follows a letter the state sends. Illinois reported a record $307.8 million returned in fiscal 2026, and... The post Arkansas is now mailing unclaimed-property checks automatically, as Illinois reports a record $307.8 million returned and Iowa’s Treasure Hunt passes $450 million appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Arkansas · 2d

The National Law Review

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Looking Ahead to 2027: New Illinois Employment Laws and Employer Obligations

Each approaching new year presents an opportunity for employers to review their employment policies to ensure compliance with newly enacted laws, and 2027 will be no different for Illinois employers. Although the Illinois Legislature did not devote as much attention to employment-related legislation as it did in prior years, several key legislative changes are worth noting, including a few that will prompt necessary updates to employment policies and procedures. Unless otherwise stated, the recently enacted laws take effect January 1, 2027. What You Need to Know Menopause-Related Conditions Expressly Protected: A new law amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to require reasonable accommodations for employees experiencing menopause-related conditions. Disparate Impact Liability Codified: Another amendment to the IHRA will counter current federal policy regarding the availability of civil rights claims arising from facially neutral policies. Numerous Small but Significant Adjustments: Other new and existing statutes may require changes to recruitment practices, employment agreements containing restrictive covenants, and leave policies. Anti-Discrimination Protections for Menopause-Related Conditions The Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act (IMECA) amends the IHRA to increase educational efforts, broaden access to insurance coverage, and expand workplace protections for menopause-related conditions. For employers, the most significant provisions amend the IHRA’s

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wvik.org

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Unionized legal services staff protest planned Illinois layoffs

About two dozen people met Tuesday in downtown Moline to protest actions of Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS), which has proposed to cut 17 employees this Friday, Nov. 13. Union members, including unionized staff of PSLS’s office at 1515 5th Ave., Moline, carried signs, chanted, and encouraged motorists to honk at the intersection of 15th Street and 5th Avenue.

Moline, IL · 1d

taylorvilledailynews.com

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Taylorville Park District Has Holiday Festivities In Store

Plans for the upcoming holiday festivities in Taylorville are nearing completion. Community members can expect a dazzling Christmas in the Park display, pageants, and more. Taylorville Park District Recreation Director Evan Mitchell, told the Hart Media Group on the WTIM Morning Show that this year’s festivities will begin with the “Jingle Bell Walk”, where families can walk through the Christmas in the Park display at Manners Park in Taylorville.

Taylorville, IL · 23h

Block Club Chicago

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With New Democratic Congress Incoming, Pritzker Calls For Federal AI Regulations

CHICAGO — In his suggested 200-point national agenda for the new incoming Democratic Congress, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called for a comprehensive federal digital protection framework that addresses privacy, Artificial Intelligence safety and data centers. Pritzker’s plan includes three action points: Strengthening digital privacy through durable federal privacy laws,...

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mindfullyamerican.com

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7 Illinois Teen-Driving Rules That Surprise Parents

In Illinois, the passengers in your teen’s car can commit an offense. Parents of new drivers run into rules like that only after the keys change hands. Here are the Illinois teen-driving rules that surprise parents. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Licensing rules are subject to...

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