Illinois State Politics
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Illinoisans may be able to file federal taxes for free
Jan 16, 2025 1:33 pm - Many Illinois residents will be able to use the IRS Direct File service to electronically prepare and file their 2024 federal tax returns for free. Almost 2 million eligible Illinois taxpayers will be able to use Direct File starting Jan. 27.
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Stephens named to leadership post in state HouseJan 15, 2025 7:22 am - State Rep. Brad Stephens, a Republican from Rosemont, has been appointed assistant house minority leader for the 104th General Assembly.
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What’s in Giannoulias’ plan to end road test for drivers 86 and younger? Let families report at-risk driversJan 14, 2025 6:33 pm - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said he’s optimistic new bipartisan legislation seeking to increase the age for mandated road tests from 79 to 87 will succeed where similar bills failed.
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Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting
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Michael Madigan takes the stand: ‘When people asked me for help … I tried to help them’
Jan 07, 2025 8:54 pm - Once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, Michael Madigan took the stand Tuesday at his own corruption trial, a shocking move for a man once considered the most powerful politician in Illinois.
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State task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouses following deadly 2021 storm
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Politicians should embrace these New Year’s resolutionsJan 05, 2025 5:40 am - Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and 2025 is off to a great start. Each year we are hopeful politicians will prioritize and enact policies th...
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Illinois on tap to have biggest year yet from marijuana tax revenueDec 31, 2024 1:49 pm - Illinois is poised to see its best year yet for tax revenue from adult-use marijuana sales in 2024.
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New year, 293 new laws: Digital driver’s licenses, hearing aid coverage and more
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Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes