But here’s something that might restore a tiny bit of your faith: Charleston, Illinois exists as a legitimate option for people trying to stretch Social Security checks into an actual life rather than ...

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office has arrested Carrie Kelley, 43, of Sparta, Illinois on Friday. The sheriff's office said ...

Illinois has not extended a federal tax exemption for tips to state income taxes for tipped workers. The federal ‘No Tax on ...

According to the Illinois Municipal League, a little more than half of the state's municipalities have established their own ...

While Illinois continues to lose more residents than it gains annually, it has dropped out of the top 10 states for outbound ...

Now the 11th state with a PaintCare program, Illinois expects to collect about 1 million gallons in its first year. Maryland ...

There are lawmakers — and candidates — who put forward serious, workable solutions that can lower property taxes.

Cook County’s $10.12 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 includes $7.5 million for guaranteed income recipients. The county’s ...

Homewood officials recently presented village trustees with 2025 property tax levy options to assist with pension funding requirements.

Reporter Camryn Cutinello notes that the boost arrived even as November sales tax collections slipped, a wrinkle that keeps ...

The state budget has grown by 35% since 2020, but Illinois lawmakers want more and hope to get it by amending the Illinois ...

A growing wave of property tax reforms are underway across multiple U.S. states, driven by homeowner frustration over soaring ...