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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

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

The Center Square

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Illinois trails neighbors in tax competitiveness

(The Center Square) – The Tax Foundation’s annual State Tax Competitiveness Index ranks Illinois 38th out of 50 states. Tax Foundation Vice President of State Tax Policy Katherine Loughead said Illinois moved up one spot from 39th last year after descending or holding steady each previous year since 2020. “That is better than Illinois ranks on a lot of lists, and one of the big things that does help Illinois on this index is the fact that Illinois does have a flat individual income tax structure,” Loughead told The Center Square. The index evaluates how states structure their tax systems. Illinois was 11th for the individual income tax component, helped by a flat rate of 4.95%. “But on all the other metrics, corporate taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, and unemployment insurance taxes, Illinois ranks in the bottom ten,” Loughead said. Neighboring states fared better, led by Missouri at 9th and Indiana at 14th. “A lot of states surrounding Illinois, like Missouri and Indiana and others, have really done a lot of work to reduce their income tax rates over time,” Loughead said. The index ranked Iowa 18th, Wisconsin 20th and Kentucky 26th. Wyoming finished first overall and New York finished

Illinois · 2h

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Illinois ranks 3rd in public utilities sales taxes paid in 2024

Illinois secured $1.2 billion in public utilities sales tax revenue in 2024, earning the state the third-highest position among U.S. states, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). This amount reflects a 0.3% rise compared to the $1.2 billion collected in the prior...

Illinois · 2d
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Trains.com

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Ag groups weigh in on merger

WASHINGTON — Two agriculture industry groups have told the Surface Transportation Board that they oppose the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, citing concerns over reduced competition, higher costs, and risks to service. The Illinois Farm Bureau says it does not believe the application has established that the “claimed efficiencies and public benefits do not outweigh the [...] Read More...

North Dakota · 6h

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

ciceroindependiente.com

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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

yaleclimateconnections.org

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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 · 12h

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 · 8h

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 · 1h

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American Water and Essential Utilities proposed merger gets OK from the Illinois Commerce Commission

American Water President and CEO John Griffith (left) and Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Chris Franklin (right). - courtesy American Water and Essential Utilities. American Water Works Company Inc. and Essential Utilities Inc. announced Nov. 6 that the Illinois Commerce Commission issued an order approving the companies’ proposed merger, marking the fourth favorable regulatory action toward completion of the transaction this year.

Illinois · 3d

wabarnews.org

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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 · 7h

dewittdailynews.com

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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

springfieldbusinessjournal.com

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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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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

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Missouri among top states for Gen Z movers, Illinois sees an exodus, report says

Young adults are moving to Missouri in greater numbers than they're leaving, while Illinois is seeing the opposite trend, according to a new report examining Generation Z migration patterns.

Missouri · 2d

taylorvilledailynews.com

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June Tyler Store In The Taylorville Square Holds Ribbon Cutting

A new store recently opened at the Taylorville Square and held its official ribbon-cutting last week. A ribbon-cutting was held last Thursday for June Tyler, which will offer, among other things, women’s clothes, home accessories, and jewelry. Store owner Samantha Adermann took ownership of the store on August 1st.

Taylorville, IL · 3d

WMBD/WYZZ

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The ongoing battle to keep THC infused drinks in non-dispensary businesses

Illinois faces a legal challenge over its new hemp bill banning THC-infused drinks at non-dispensary retailers, following a court order temporarily halting the law's implementation until late November.

Illinois · 2d

thepetersburgobserver.com

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Curve Inn, a Route 66 Hotspot, Reopens 9 Months After Fire

After nine months of determination, hard work and tremendous community support, The Curve Inn is celebrating a remarkable new chapter, reopening after being devastated by a fire in February. What followed was an enormous undertaking, requiring the business to rebuild and restore the property, bringing the iconic gathering place back...

Springfield, IL · 1d