With two of the state’s three major revenue sources limping along, Illinois is finding itself on a financial precipice as it faces the new budget year beginning July 1.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson continues to be noncommittal about testifying before a congressional committee regarding the ...

Eligible Illinois Taxpayers Can Use IRS’ Direct File Program this Year The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced it will begin accepting and processing 2024 tax returns today, Monday, ...

YWCA Quad Cities plans to open a youth shelter in its old facility later this year. The organization also highlighted its ...

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Thousands of Illinois residents who are eligible for tax credits didn’t claim them last year, resulting in $4 million in ...

Millions of taxpayers face paying more income tax due to frozen tax allowances. We explain how income tax is calculated.

The earned income tax credit (EITC ... The earned income credit will match 50% of the federal credit in 2024 Illinois: The state expanded the credit for families with children under 12 years ...

Gov. JB Pritzker faces a $3 billion deficit as Illinois grapples with spending pressures and uncertain federal aid.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed an executive order to increase access to housing for middle-income families. While many of ...

Senior citizens with a total household income of no more than $65,000 may wish to take advantage of the Illinois Department ...