New laws and taxes take effect in Illinois

ANNA, Ill. (KFVS) - Tobacco prices are going up in Illinois and businesses in the Heartland are already noticing the impact. “We’ve had a lot of customers who noticed the difference right away. A lot of them are kind of shocked that they went up that high …

Illinois adds 21,200 jobs, but trails most neighboring states in growth

Despite Illinois experiencing job growth in some sectors, it remains one of the states with the highest unemployment rates. It’s been that way for 66 of the 77 months J.B. Pritzker has been governor thanks to high taxes and too much state spending. …

Aqua Illinois launches program to help low-income customers save on water bills

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 2:15AM Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Aqua Illinois launched a discount program on Tuesday to help low-income customers save on their water and wastewater bills. …

New Illinois laws, taxes set to take effect July 1

More Illinois ZIP codes added to lead testing list

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. (First Alert 4) - The Illinois Department of Health has added more ZIP codes where exposure testing is required for children. The 180 new ZIP codes across 47 counties have brought the total of high-risk ZIP codes to more than 1,350. …

Illinois legislators, organizations react to ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passage

Illinois legislators and organizations released the following statements Tuesday after the U.S. Senate passed President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts bill. The legislation passed in a 50-50 vote with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. …

Fanatics to Pass $0.25 Mobile Betting Tax Charge on to Its Illinois Customers

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2025 Southern Illinois Fireworks Schedule!

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Illinois Researchers Showcase Breakthrough in Giant Photonic Isolation and Gyration

Researchers at the Illinois Grainger College of Engineering have made a groundbreaking advancement in the field of integrated photonics, introducing a novel approach to achieving asymmetric couplings using modulation techniques. This innovative work not …

Gas tax raised for Illinois residents

MT. CARMEL, Ill. (WFIE) - Taxes on gas is increasing, and that means higher prices at the pump. This is the sixth tax increase on gas since 2019. This comes as millions across the state hit the roads for the holiday weekend. This newest gas tax ads an …