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Debate Over Progressive Tax Continues Ahead Of Vote
The amendment would scrap the flat-rate income tax for a new structure allowing lawmakers to tax different levels of income.
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Senate Committee Discusses What Students Should Learn About Black History
State Rep. La Shawn Ford says current school curriculum does nothing to foster a more inclusive society and leads to white privilege.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Oct. 9
Unemployment claims and hospitalizations are increasing in Illinois as the pandemic continues.
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Illinois Residents Spending 13.6 Percent More Time At Home As Pandemic Continues
Trips to parks were up 45.1 percent, and public transit use was down 38.9 percent, according to Google data analysis.
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University Of Chicago Ranked Sixth On U.S. News Top Universities List
Criteria includes academic quality, student-faculty ratios, graduation rates, faculty resources and the range of undergraduate majors.
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IDNR, Other Agencies Look To Help Monarch Butterflies, Other Pollinators
State officials are taking steps to help protect the habitat of monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
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Gov. Pritzker Proposes Changes To State Justice System
Pritzker released a set of principles Tuesday for changing the criminal justice system, including ending cash bail and reducing sentences.
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USDA Surveys Soybean Farmers About Fertilizer, Pesticide Use
The National Agricultural Statistics Survey will ask questions to 300 Illinois soybean farmers.
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Proponents, Opponents Of Progressive Income Tax Distance From Retirement Tax Talk
Some say voters approving a change from a flat income tax will make taxing retirement at certain levels easier for lawmakers.
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Illinois Launches Hunt Illinois Website To Encourage Hunting And Streamline Licensing, Permitting Process
The Hunt Planner tool provides information about Illinois hunting seasons and places to hunt.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Oct. 7
Trump is "holding Americans hostage" by not continuing talks on another COVID-19 package, according to Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza.
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Illinois Policy Institute Sues Over The Wording Of Progressive Tax Ballot Question
The nonprofit group filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the wording of the progressive income tax amendment.
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Extended Jobless Benefits For Illinois Residents In The Pipeline
The Federal Emergency Management Agency "has indicated" that it will provide six weeks worth of benefits.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Oct. 6
The Illinois Policy Institute is suing over the wording of progressive tax ballot question.
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House Committee Probes Around The Edges Of ComEd Scandal
Republicans are pushing for more testimony from others involved in the bribery scandal.
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After A Rocky Start, University Of Illinois Is A National Model At Managing Covid-19
Students at U of I are required to take COVID-19 tests twice a week.
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Report Finds Illinois 'On Track' For COVID-19 Response, But Lags On Testing
A new report assessed the state’s efforts in five areas based on recommendations from the SAFER effort.
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Local Communities Have Yet To Claim Majority Of Federal CARES Act Money
Illinois received $815 million from the federal government to distribute under the CARES Act.
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COVID-19 Alters Halloween Festivities Across Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued guidelines to help people celebrate safely.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Oct. 2
IHSA lawsuit seeking to allow fall sports denied by judge, plus more news from Springfield.
