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The Center Square

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Caution urged following Illinois jobs, revenue reports

(The Center Square) – A strong labor market is helping to boost Illinois tax revenues, but an economics professor says states with budget difficulties should be prepared in case unemployment rises. The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability said Illinois sales tax revenues grew $175 million, or 17.1% in October and corporate income tax receipts increased $100 million, or 43%. David Yaskewich, professor of economics and chair of accounting, economics and finance at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, said income tax and sales taxes are the primary generators of revenue at the state level. “If we have a healthy labor market where people are working, that would be something that would tend to generate revenue. So in a low unemployment period, if a state were having difficulties with its budget, that would be potentially worrisome, because if unemployment were to rise, it could only really get worse from that standpoint,” Yaskewich told The Center Square. The Illinois state budget is $55.9 billion for fiscal year 2027, up from $39 billion in 2019. The Illinois Flash Index increased from 101.5 in September to 101.7 in October, reflecting continued strength in state revenues and an improving labor market. Yaskewich said

Illinois · 2d

Secret Chicago

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Illinois has 18 people on the Forbes 400—and its richest resident is worth $44.4 billion

Many people already know that Governor J.B. Pritzker comes from money—heir to the Hyatt hotel empire —and has a net worth of ~$4.2 billion . And while that’s a lot of money, it doesn’t even come close to Illinois richest resident. According to the 2026 Forbes 400 , 18 Illinois residents made the list —and their fortunes are tied to some of the most notable brands, including Walmart, Beanie Babies, and more. So, who are Illinois’ richest residents? Walmart heir Lukas Walton leads the list with his estimated $44.4 billion fortune , placing him No. 24 nationally—and making him worth more than the next four Illinois residents combined. Here are the state’s five highest-ranked residents: Lukas Walton: $44.4 billion Charlie Mills, Medline chair: $11 billion Neil Bluhm, real estate and casino investor: $9.9 billion Patrick Ryan, insurance executive: $9.4 billion Ty Warner, Beanie Babies creator: $8.2 billion. Also making the list are Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein at $7.6 billion each , Thomas Pritzker at $7.5 billion, Mark Walter at $7.3 billion, Eric Lefkofsky at $6.5 billion, and Justin Ishbia at $6.4 billion. Rounding out Illinois’ 18 are Joseph Grendys, Penny Pritzker, Andy Mills, Larry Gies, Joe Mansueto, Byron Trott, and

Illinois · 1d

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Eight Illinois Cafeterias And Buffets Where Retirees Still Gather For Sunday Dinner

Sunday dinner used to mean a long table, a full plate, and nobody rushing you out the door. Across Illinois, that habit is still going strong at cafeterias and buffets where regulars show up after church, claim their usual booth, and go back for seconds without a second thought. Some...

Chicago, IL · 12h

Fox News

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Democrats seize on midterm wins to push massive minimum wage hikes, but economists see trouble ahead

Josh Shapiro says he wants to more than double Pennsylvania's minimum wage and codify abortion rights with the new Democratic trifecta.

Pennsylvania · 17h

Only In Your State

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Illinois

Thanksgiving in Illinois comes with strong opinions, and everyone has a hill they’re willing to die on when it comes to the table. Maybe it’s the one side dish your aunt brings every single year, or the pie that vanishes before the coffee even brews. But when you look at the whole state, the consensus […]

Illinois · 1d

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Gridiron Glory Week 13: High school football playoff scores and highlights

PADUCAH, Ky. — Check out the scores and highlights from week 13 of Gridiron Glory below, including the opening round of the playoffs in Kentucky and Tennessee, and the second round of playoffs in Illinois. For more on the Local 6 teams competing in the quarterfinals of the Illinois...

Kentucky · 23h

The Center Square

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Hemp law takes effect for some; others fight rules driving business closures

(The Center Square) – A ban on the sale of intoxicating hemp products by some retailers in Illinois took effect Thursday, forcing some across the state to shut down. The law also pushes products toward more regulation and heavier taxation as hundreds of businesses challenge the ban’s legality. Hundreds of businesses won the temporary ability to continue selling the banned products in a court decision days before the law took effect. Craig Katz, president of the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, said the ban won’t impact the roughly 300 businesses represented in the lawsuit until at least Nov. 19 – the day the case will come before a federal judge. “We have our hearing set in federal court and the temporary restraining order on the 19th, so that's why that date was chosen,” Katz said. “If she were to take it under advisement and not rule at that time, we would certainly ask that the agreement continue until she does rule.” If the businesses lose or the temporary block isn't renewed, the products could only be sold by licensed dispensaries in the state which are more heavily taxed, making products more expensive and harder to obtain. Before the law took effect,

Illinois · 2d

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Illinois Comic Con on for Day 2 after bomb found nearby prompts cancellation

Editor's Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. The second day of Illinois Comic Con will go on with some changes after Day One was canceled amid an evacuation order and police investigation after a bomb was found in nearby. Organizers announced just before 1...

Peoria, IL · 3h

Public News Service

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Rural voters send message on farm policy, economic pressures

Economic pressures facing small communities are reshaping what rural voters expect from their elected leaders. Rising production costs and pressure on agricultural exports are among top concerns for Illinois communities. Michael Happ, program associate at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, pointed to a county-level analysis, which found the state's 80 rural counties moved an average of 6.5 percentage points toward Democrats compared with the 2024 presidential election. Happ thinks the results send a clear message. "I see these results as a rebuke of status quo farm policy. There are a lot of people who are commodity farmers that are reliant on exports, and this administration has been chipping away a lot of the pillars of that kind of agriculture without providing alternatives," Happ explained. University of Illinois researchers found fertilizer costs were 37% higher in 2025 compared to five years earlier. And despite some improvement, the average return to farmers' labor and management remained in the red by more than $23,000. Happ pointed out tariffs on agricultural exports and rising input costs have put additional pressure on farmers who depend on international markets. He added the concerns rural voters are weighing can look very different from one community

Illinois · 2d

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Most People Drive Right Past These 7 Illinois Hot Dog Stands That Never Changed A Thing

One stand on this list piles the fries right on top of the hot dog and still won’t hand you ketchup. Another claims credit for putting a batter-dipped hot dog on a stick along old Route 66. I love that kind of stubbornness. Illinois has plenty of flashy food...

Illinois · 1d

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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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Quiet Hunter Is Prowling Illinois Backyards After Dark

A hungry hunter in your yard can hear a mouse squeak under the snow from roughly 100 feet away. Then it leaps high, arcs through the air, and lands front paws first right on dinner. I watched this happen once at the edge of my garden just after dusk. My...

Illinois · 2d

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These 7 Illinois Small-Town Diners Have Kept The Same Family Running The Grill For Generations

Some Illinois diners have fed the same towns for so long that grandparents and grandkids order the same burger at the same counter. The places on this list are more than old buildings with grills. Each one has stayed in family hands across generations, and that history shows up on...

Illinois · 1d

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U.S. Capitol Christmas tree traveling through Illinois today

This year's U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is being hauled through the Midwest this week on its way to be displayed in Washington D.C. for the holidays. The 76-foot tall Engelmann spruce began its journey in October from the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest in Idaho. The caravan, which has made stops in Paducah in previous years, is taking a northerly route this year.

Illinois · 1d

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Exploring Illinois’ Native American Heritage

Long before Illinois became a state, Native American communities called this land home, building thriving settlements, developing rich cultural traditions and shaping the region’s history. During Native American Heritage Month and beyond, Illinoisans can learn more about that history by exploring historic sites across the state. One of the...

Illinois · 1d

AM 1390 KRFO

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Kwik Trip’s Newest Hot Spot Item Is Peak Minnesota

Minnesotans love ranch dressing more than almost anywhere else, and Kwik Trip is cashing in with a brand-new deep-fried addition to the Hot Spot.

Minnesota · 1d

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This Enormous Go-Kart Track In Illinois Is An Absolute Blast For Thrill-Seekers

Some people find their calling in life at a very young age, and for a surprising number of Illinois residents, that calling turns out to be driving a go-kart at K1 Speed Mokena as fast as humanly possible while pretending they’re not absolutely terrified. K1 Speed Mokena is the...

Illinois · 3d

WGN News

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3 Lucky Day Lotto players win $300K jackpot prize

CHICAGO — A handful of lucky Illinois Lottery players are rolling into the weekend with a few extra dollars in their pockets after hitting the jackpot during Wednesday evening’s Lucky Day Lotto drawing. According to officials from the Illinois Lottery, three lucky players struck the $300,000 jackpot during the Wednesday night Lucky Day Lotto drawing […]

Chicago, IL · 1d