State of Illinois
Coverage of State of Illinois in the Nexus archive.
- Illinois lowering sales tax later this month for back-to-school shopping
Illinois is lowering its sales tax from 6.25% to 1.25% from August 7 to 16 for back-to-school shopping. Governor Pritzker announced the tax holiday at Palatine's Lakeshore Learning Store, which applies to certain items.
- Tips for saving on back-to-school shopping as the season approaches
Experts recommend waiting until after Labor Day for sales, and the State of Illinois will reduce sales tax on select clothing and school supplies from August 7 to 16.
- Illinois Answers Project calls on state to address issues with Early Intervention Program
Parents of children with developmental delays are urging the state of Illinois to address issues with its Early Intervention Program. Illinois Answers Project is calling on the state to take action on these problems.
- Hundreds of jailed illegal aliens released back onto blue-state streets despite ICE detainers, records show
Public records reveal that Cook County and Illinois released over 400 undocumented immigrants arrested on criminal charges despite ICE detainers, sparking criticism from the Trump administration and conservative groups. The murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman by an undocumented immigrant previously released by authorities intensified the political debate over sanctuary policies.