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New Illinois Tax Credit Could Boost Local Housing, Economies, But There’s a Catch
New tax incentives could help some downstate Illinois cities rehab some old buildings for housing and businesses. But there are a few catches.
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Measure Aims To Help Justice-Involved Children Access Mental Health Services
An Illinois Senate bill aims to help children who are at risk of entering state custody because of issues caused by untreated mental illness.
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Unpacking Pritzker’s Tax Proposals: Cigarette And Vaping Taxes
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is asking state lawmakers to raise the tax on cigarettes, and begin taxing vaping products. It’s part of a plan he introduced last month to balance the state budget.
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With Conventional Farmers Embracing Dicamba, Specialty Crops Likely Next In Line For Damage
Row-crop farmers in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Arkansas overwhelmingly now use dicamba, realizing it’s their best chance to protect against damage. But specialty-crop farmers are still at risk, and feel they are running out of options on how to fight back.
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Q&A: Davis Defends Votes Against Gun Background Check Bills
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says two background check bills that passed the House are “window dressing” and “distractions” that will burden law-abiding gun owners but won’t really stop gun violence.
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Unpacking Pritzker’s Tax Proposals: MCO Tax
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s counting on new taxes to help close the state’s 3.2 billion dollar budget hole. NPR Illinois reporters are taking a closer look at some of his ideas. First up, Jaclyn Driscoll breaks down the biggest chunk of revenue in Pritzker’s proposal - a tax on health insurers.
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Taking Action Amid Layoffs
Organizers of the Buy into Western Illinois University petition drive feel their effort has taken on greater urgency in the aftermath of the latest round of layoffs at the institution. Western sent 132 layoff notices to faculty and staff from across the university on March 1.
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State Treasurer Hails Million Dollar Mark For Workplace Retirement Savings Program
One million dollars --- that’s how much the Illinois treasurer’s office says about 9,000 private-sector employees have set aside so far, through Illinois’ new Secure Choice auto-enroll workplace retirement program.
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Feliz Drives Illini To 81-76 Win Over Northwestern
The Illini men's basketball team beat Northwestern 81-76 Sunday night in Champaign.
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Public Airs Its Gratitude, Grievances Over Proposed Changes To Federal Waterway Regulations
The water we drink is protected by federal rules, which are at the crux of a long-running fight over how far upstream that protection extends.
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