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The state of Illinois received approval for 240 tracts of land to be included in the Opportunity Zone 2.0 federal program.
Illinois residents who ran a Skin360 skin assessment between Dec. 9, 2019 and May 5, 2023 have until Nov. 25 to claim an equal share of a $4.7 million settlement over face scans. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., now Kenvue Brands LLC, agreed to the deal in Melzer v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., No.... The post Illinois residents who ran a Neutrogena Skin360 face scan from Dec. 9, 2019 to May 5, 2023 can claim an equal share of a $4.7 million settlement by Nov. 25 appeared first on The Financial Wire .
Illinois is losing journalists and newspapers faster than any other state. That according to the State of Local News Project. It was brought out to an audience Saturday at the Bureau County History Center by guest speakers, Julia Rendleman, SIU professor of Photo Journalism and Alee Quick, Director of the Illinois Press Foundation. The loss of journalists may be one reason the state has what is called news deserts. They are 15 counties – in the lower third of the state – that have no daily or weekly newspapers. This according to Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has received 24 proposals that could amend its Constitution and By-laws during the 2026-27 legislative cycle. The proposals were submitted by principals and official representatives of IHSA member schools. The IHSA Legislative Commission’s initial review was scheduled for Monday, November 2. The proposals...
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says his office returned a record $307.8 million in unclaimed property in fiscal year 2026, paid to more than 567,000 residents, businesses and organizations. The year before, the office returned $303.8 million to nearly 312,000 people. The money comes from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, unpaid insurance benefits and similar […] The post Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a record $307.8 million in unclaimed property to more than 567,000 residents, businesses and organizations in fiscal 2026 appeared first on The Money Overview .
On a gray October morning in a bungalow on the Southwest Side, the stack of envelopes looked thicker than the coffee mug beside it. A retired bus driver spread the letters across the table and tried to match last year’s doctors to this year’s list. Somewhere in that paper pile sat a narrower set of choices than the one he remembered. Across the state, Medicare Advantage Illinois has become a story less about glossy television promises and more about what disappears when an insurer leaves a county. For people who built their retirement around a familiar clinic, a preferred pharmacy, and a premium they could recite from memory, the season feels less like shopping and more like triage.
Illinois e-bikes and e-motos that can top 28 mph will need a license, title, registration and insurance from Jan. 1, 2027 under SB 3484.
Madison and Milwaukee both cracked the top 55 foodie cities in America, with Milwaukee coming in ahead of Chicago by one spot.
The Illinois Secretary of State's office is accepting nominations for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, which recognizes young Illinoisans aged 18 to 25 for their civic contributions, with submissions due by December 4, 2026.
Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns as Illinois prepares for icy roads, snow and earlier darkness.
Several local events including craft markets, a comic book convention, a theatrical performance of 1984, and an animal sanctuary open house are scheduled to take place around the Rockford area.
The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) is again recognizing the District 202 Board of Education for its effective governance practices. District 202 was one of 53 Illinois school districts to earn the School Board Governance Recognition honor for its effective governance behaviors and commitment toward obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead the district.
Burning gas to heat homes and other buildings accounts for 17% of the state's emissions.
Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can cut their property tax bills through senior programs that state agencies publish, and each program runs on its own application calendar. North Dakota’s credit reaches households with income up to $70,000, according to the state’s tax office. The four programs differ in what […] The post Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can claim senior property-tax breaks, and North Dakota’s credit covers incomes up to $70,000 appeared first on The Money Overview .
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – “I’m here to thank everyone who voted for the landlord registry,” Diane Shaw said during this week’s city council meeting. “We did it. We did it!” she added to applause. Voters solidly approved the non-binding referendum, though...
Some of the best mornings start with a plain little building you almost drive right past. You walk in hungry, grab a booth, and suddenly the bacon, biscuits, and coffee turn an ordinary trip into a story you keep telling. Southern Illinois is full of these quiet breakfast spots, tucked...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Michael Asfaw of Ethiopia lived in China for awhile, studying for a Master’s degree, when he met and married his wife, of Normal, Illinois. The COVID pandemic brought the Asfaws back to Normal. He got a green card, they started a family,...
Voters in Illinois decide whether or not to separate from Cook County and form a new state
(The Center Square) – Illinois voters have rejected sales tax referendums in four Illinois counties. The margins were similar in Adams, Crawford, Lake and Tazewell counties, with between 54% and 57% of voters saying no to a 1% sales tax for school facilities. Americans for Prosperity Illinois Deputy State Director Brian Costin said the election on Tuesday was about affordability, and there is tax fatigue in Illinois. “This was an election about Trump, and it shouldn't be an invitation for Democrats to go back down to Springfield or locally to just decide that they're going to try to grab more money, pass more referendums, because in all likelihood, the voters will reject that,” Costin told The Center Square. Costin noted that Gov. J.B. Pritzker defeated Republican Darren Bailey by 36 points in Lake County, but the sales tax referendum lost 57% to 43%. “I think it's a warning for Lake County and some of these other counties as well that these referendums are not something that's palatable or shouldn't be taken for granted, that the people are just going to automatically side with tax hikes,” Costin said. With the average sales tax hovering around 9% in Illinois, Costin said both
