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Published on 09:18 GMT
Several Illinois cities among best in the country to live in, report finds
22 Illinois cities are among the best places to live in the U.S., according to the U.S. News & World Report ranking, which published on May 20. For the 2025-2026 Best Places to Live list, the publication analyzed over 800 cities in the U.S. for things …
Source: Rockford Register Star - Illinois - Neutral -
Published on 09:18 GMT
Several Illinois counties will soon see increases in local sales taxes
At least 50 Illinois municipalities will see increased local sales taxes starting July 1. Increases range from 0.25% to 2%, impacting various taxes like business district and county public safety taxes. At least 50 Illinois villages, towns, cities and …
Source: Rockford Register Star - Illinois - Neutral -
Published on 19:40 GMT
Illinois lawmakers fail to pass legislation to fund mass transit
(The Center Square) – Chicago mass transit agencies are warning of service cuts and layoffs now that the Illinois legislature has failed to approve a funding plan. The Regional Transit Authority, which oversees the CTA, Metra and Pace, said it faces a $770 …
Source: The Center Square - Right-wing -
Published on 19:31 GMT
UConn, Illinois basketball finalizing Black Friday showdown at MSG
The post UConn, Illinois basketball finalizing Black Friday showdown at MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints. The UConn Huskies and the Illinois Fighting Illini are reportedly on the verge of making official a Black Friday date at Madison Square Garden in …
Source: Yahoo Sports - Center-left -
Published on 19:37 GMT
Illinois Chamber Responds to FY26 Budget: Tax Hikes Undermine Growth
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 2, 2025) — At the start of the legislative session, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce was encouraged by Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed budget, which emphasized fiscal discipline, investment in education, and economic development …
Source: River Cities' Reader - Iowa - Neutral -
Published on 19:28 GMT
Supreme Court To Resolve Circuit Split On Election Challenges, Hears Illinois Ballot Case
A significant election law dispute is heading to the Supreme Court, as the high court announced Monday it will hear a challenge brought by Republican Illinois Rep. Mike Bost against state rules allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to two weeks after …
Source: The Free Press - Tampa - Florida - Neutral -
Published on 19:31 GMT
UConn men’s basketball set to play Illinois at Madison Square Garden
A 2024 Elite Eight rematch awaits the UConn men’s basketball team as part of its 2025-26 non-conference schedule. Jon Rothstein reported Monday that the Huskies will face Illinois at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 28, marking another strong addition to …
Source: Yahoo Sports - Center-left -
Published on 15:58 GMT
Getting Dust to Settle, Stay on Illinois Farmland
Although it is not a new environmental event, the dangers are always present, and questions arise. While there is no one industry impacted or a simple resolution, University of Illinois Extension starts by answering questions. “For farmers and the …
Source: Around Ptown - Illinois - Neutral -
Published on 15:30 GMT
Illinois Democrats pass $55.2B state budget
by Ben Szalinski and Jerry Nowicki SPRINGFIELD – Giving almost no time for public review, Illinois Democrats pushed through a $55.2 billion budget for next fiscal year late Saturday, bolstering coffers with new taxes on sports bets, nicotine products and …
Source: Breeze Courier - Illinois - Pending