11+ hour, 39+ min ago   (987+ words) For the first time in five years, certain forms of student loan forgiveness will be taxable following a change in federal tax policy this year. This comes after a provision of the'American Rescue Plan Act'expired Dec. 31. That measure, signed into…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1415+ words) House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch says this spring's election-year legislative session will be squarely focused on tackling Illinois voters' priorities. "We're going to focus on things that help folks in their household budget," Welch told Capitol News Illinois. "We're going…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (604+ words) Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture If advocates, stakeholders and members of the public were granted all their requests for public school funding next year, lawmakers would have to increase the state's K-12 education…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (572+ words) Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture Illinois on Wednesday unveiled its latest six-year, $50.6 billion infrastructure plan for the state's roads, bridges, railways, airports and more. The plan spans all 102 counties and includes $32.5 billion…...

7+ mon, 2+ min ago   (805+ words) East from Illinois Beach State Park, Lake Michigan glistens and beckons anyone seeking summer fun in the sun. Plenty of beach lovers answer the call, if packed parking lots on the weekends are any indication. Tucked into the far northeastern…...