At the Illinois Gaming Board’s (IGB) first meeting of the year, it reported that state and local governments earned more than $1.5 billion in tax revenue from Illinois’ 15 licensed casinos, more than 46,000 video gaming terminals and 13 sports wagering operators statewide in 2023. Total revenue from Jan. 1,[Read More…]
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Pritzker releases proposed FY25 budget
(Note: Below are Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s remarks as prepared for delivery on Wednesday, Feb. 21, announcing his proposed budget for the next fiscal year.) Speaker Welch, President Harmon, Lt. Gov. Stratton, my fellow constitutional officers, members of the 103rd General Assembly, Chief Justice Theis and members of the Supreme Court,[Read More…]
Kelly cosponsors bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act
Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL) re-introduced on Wednesday, Feb. 14, the bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act. She was joined by Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). The bill would establish an Interagency Task Force to examine the conditions and experiences of[Read More…]
Roller Derby returns to Homewood Auditorium on Saturday
Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby is speeding into its first bout of the 2024 season on Saturday, Feb. 24. This match follows last year’s league championship, when the Horrific Haunters took the title in an edge-of-your-seat, two-point win. The defending champions will face off against the Punk Rock Punishers. The bout[Read More…]
Gets some laughs at Saturday’s improv program
South of Chi improv group will present a family-friendly show at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. The budding comedians will use suggestions from the audience to come up with skits and play games. There’s also a chance someone in the audience[Read More…]
Free income tax preparation assistance available for qualified taxpayers
Free income tax preparation is available through several trusted programs across Illinois for qualifying taxpayers needing assistance filing their 2023 income taxes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), American Association of Retired Persons’ (AARP) Foundation Tax-Aide Program, and the Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program (TAP), provide free basic income tax return[Read More…]
Franciscan WorkingWell Chicago Heights moving to new location
Franciscan WorkingWell Chicago Heights is moving to a new location effective Monday, Feb. 19. The existing location at 30 E. 15th St. Suite 100 in Chicago Heights will close effective Friday, Feb. 16. The new location will open on Monday, Feb. 19 at 211 Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights. The[Read More…]
Interest penalties drop from 18% to 9% for homeowners who are late paying property tax bills
Penalties reductions are about to take effect as property owners face a March 1 due date for 2023 First Installment tax bills, according to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. For those who are late paying their taxes due March 1, the interest rate penalty will drop from 18% a year[Read More…]
Forest Preserves offer volunteer opportunities in coming weeks
The Forest Preserves of Cook County is offering opportunities for volunteers to help keep area greenspaces thriving. “Winter is the best time of year to remove aggressive shrubs like buckthorn and honeysuckle. The wood is placed in a brush pile burn, which also keeps everyone toasty warm,” said Emily Russell,[Read More…]
Manufacturers push legislative agenda with focus on workforce, technology, clean energy
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) unveiled its 2024 legislative agenda on Wednesday, Feb. 7, advocating for measures to strengthen the state’s manufacturing ecosystem by supporting students and families entering the workforce, advancing the development of cutting-edge technology, and allowing carbon capture and sequestration to help the state reach its clean energy goals.[Read More…]
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