Dozens of states have a general sales tax. In Illinois, the tax covers consumer goods, but not services. That's a mistake, ...

Per capita income in the secessionist counties is $54,381 ... First, the secessionist counties of Illinois pay low state ...

The 2024 law is similar to a law Pritzker signed in 2019 creating a property tax relief task force. The report that resulted ...

The fiscal watchdog group lays out a financial road map as Illinois faces its own budget gap and uncertainty about federal ...

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A bill’s been proposed in Springfield that ...

A new report from the state legislature’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability shows how Illinois stacks ...

Older adults and low-to-moderate income families may qualify for assistance with filing their 2024 income taxes from several ...

Illinois lawmakers have differing budget ideas as the state faces a projected $3.2 billion deficit. Republicans say ...

The Illinois attorney general has said he doesn't believe it is legal or possible for counties to join another state.

The state began accepting tax returns Jan. 27, and eligible taxpayers can use a free direct file program this year, the Illinois Department of Revenue reported in a Jan. 15 press release. To be ...