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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 .

Illinois · 2d

takingthekids.com

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Inside This Illinois Bin Store, Prices Drop Every Day Until The Shelves Get Restocked

Every bin in this store gets cheaper each day the doors open, and the bottom price eventually lands near pocket change. That’s the whole game, so you show up, dig, and decide how long you can stand to wait. The boxes come mostly from Amazon and Target truckloads. That...

Aurora, IL · 2d

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Habitat for Humanity kicks off 127th house

Felicia Thomas got through a few words of her prepared remarks before emotion made. her stop. As she dabbed a tear from her eye, she was able to continue. “Thank you so much to all of you here, and to my support system. You all reminded me. never to give...

Springfield, IL · 2d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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IPSD 204: ‘State underfunding’ causes high reliance on property taxes

Indian Prairie School District 204 plans to raise property taxes by the amount allowed under the tax cap and charge property owners 2.7% more on 2026 taxes payable next year. The school board discussed the district’s next operating levy during its most recent meeting, saying shortcomings in the state’s evidence-based funding formula and federal support for schools are placing too high of a burden on local taxpayers.

Illinois · 1d

Crafting Your Home

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Illinois Repair Companies That Miss Their Arrival Window Won't Be Able to Charge a No-Show Fee Starting Jan. 1

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois repair and installation firms that skip the required arrival notice or run more than 30 minutes late cannot charge a fee when the customer is not home.

Illinois · 2d

Timeless Dishes

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Illinois Extension Lists 3 Dips for Cut Apples That Darken in Air: Ascorbic Acid, Fruit Juice and Honey Water

Illinois Extension lists 3 dips for cut apples that darken in air: an ascorbic acid mixture, fruit juice and honey water. The post Illinois Extension Lists 3 Dips for Cut Apples That Darken in Air: Ascorbic Acid, Fruit Juice and Honey Water appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Illinois · 18h

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Treasurer’s Report > Introducing Your 2026-2027 Finance Team

A dollar matters to me; it always has and always will. My father once told me: “When parents fight about the color of the carpet, that really means the bank account is empty!” Treasury matters, even more so at the WSBA since it manages license fees. After a career in Europe as a mechanical, aerospace, and nuclear engineer, I decided to pivot to the legal profession. The University of Illinois opened its doors to me as their first foreign J.D. student whose native language was not English. Money was very tight as I bet my house on this new career.

Washington · 18h

The Center Square

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Analyst: Millionaires tax could hurt state competitiveness amid renewed push

(The Center Square) – As a push for a statewide millionaire tax is being renewed in Chicago ahead of state lawmakers’ fall veto session, one policy analyst says the proposal could impact more than just the state’s wealthiest residents. Earlier this month, more than 80% of voters in the city said they’d support a statewide 3% income tax on individuals who earn more than $1 million a year, which would go toward property tax relief and education funding. On Friday, six Chicago alderman called for a special council meeting to vote on an ordinance that would urge lawmakers to reconsider the tax during their fall veto session, which begins Tuesday. Tax Foundation Vice President of State Tax Policy Katherine Loughead told The Center Square the state’s 38th-place ranking nationally based on tax competitiveness could easily be lower if a millionaires tax were to be imposed. “That would be a pretty big blow to Illinois's index ranking because the flat tax is the one thing that is really helping Illinois stay above the bottom third of states overall,” Loughead said. “I know that folks in Rhode Island, for instance, are concerned. They recently adopted a millionaires tax similar to what Illinois

Chicago, IL · 11h

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Ironworkers in high demand as wind energy booms

In an iconic photo from the 1930s, ironworkers eat lunch, perched on the steel beam of a skyscraper. The photo documents the critical role these tradesmen played in building city skylines. And now, ironworkers are also essential for building another kind of tall tower – wind turbines. Noah Mihaly,...

Illinois · 22h

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Beyond the Flames: Koppers Fire Investigation Continues as Attorney General Pursues Separate Pollution Case

More than three months after a tank fire sent flames and black smoke above Koppers’ Stickney chemical plant, its cause remains under investigation. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) said the fire was confined to Tank 31, which held about 16,600 gallons of petroleum distillate. The tank remains out of service.

Cicero, IL · 2d

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State Treasurer Buys Polish and Israeli Bonds

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Purchase of $50 Million in Republic of Poland Bonds. Investment Provides Strong Returns for Illinois Taxpayers. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced his office has purchased $50 million in Republic of Poland Bonds. “These bonds provide a strong investment for the people of...

Illinois · 20h

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Building permits – Nov. 2 to Nov. 8

1999 Partners received a commercial remodel permit for 1999 Wabash Ave. Contractor is RD Lawrence Construction Corp. and the project is valued at $115,000. Springfield Hospital Inc. received a commercial remodel permit for 5230 S. Sixth Street Frontage Road. Contractor is Harold O’Shea Builders and the project is valued at $4.1 million.

Springfield, IL · 2d

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Illinois Roofing Company to Pay $700K in Workplace Harassment Settlement

Monday, November 9th, 2026 — An Illinois roofing contractor has agreed to pay $700,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit involving allegations of racial and sexual harassment, including repeated misconduct by a company vice president and management's failure to address employee complaints. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced...

Illinois · 4d

Main Street Dollars

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Homeowners 65 and older get an extra $60,000 off school taxable value in Texas, $20,000 in West Virginia, and up to $9,000 in North Dakota and $8,000 in Illinois

Homeowners 65 and older can have a slice of their home’s value taken out of the property tax calculation, and the size of that slice depends heavily on the state. Texas school districts must give an extra $60,000 homestead exemption, West Virginia exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value, North Dakota reduces taxable valuation by […]

Texas · 4d

25 News Now

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Local licensed medical cannabis business says new Illinois Hemp ban said it will help keep customers safe

Peoria, IL · 9h

Yahoo!

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Proposed change in farm estate tax has broad support

(The Center Square) – Legislation to change the state's death tax credit could help families hold on to their farms as land values rise. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of State Legislation Mark Raney said farmers currently pay the estate tax on everything more than $4 million in value, which is easily exceeded by the average Illinois grain farm with 1,500 acres.

Illinois · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Springfield New Listings Rise While Price Cuts Climb Above National Rate

Springfield shoppers found a strong rate of price cuts this season, giving them real room to negotiate.

Springfield, IL · 2d

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New ALPLM acquisition details Lincoln’s dry-goods purchases

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Oh, the things you can pick up at auction for two bucks. A Petersburg family has donated to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum a ledger from a local dry-goods store documenting sales for thirteen months in 1836-37. A young lawyer and lawmaker named Abraham Lincoln was a frequent customer, buying, among other things, clothing materials — buttons, fabric, and thread – to likely either make a suit or repair an existing one.

Springfield, IL · 1d

WCIA

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From the Farm: 50 tons of ground pork going to Central Illinois foodbank

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Over 50 tons of ground pork is going to the Central Illinois Foodbank Network thanks to a few state agriculture organizations. The donation comes from the Illinois Pork Producers, Corn Growers, Soybean Association, Meat Processors and Feeding Illinois. Stu Ellis has the details in his latest report From the Farm.

Illinois · 1d

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Local Producers Noticing Discolored Soybean Yields

Producers have been noticing some discoloration when it comes to their soybean yields, and many are wondering what is going on. Some beans are browning faster than usual this harvest season. On the WHOW Morning Show Thursday, Reagen Tibbs, Commercial Ag Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, told the Hart Media Group that the compound that causes the plant to become brown is more prominent this year. He points out that many of the beans affected come from a company called Enlist; however, it is not all of them.

Illinois · 1d