Illinois GOP call to rebuild includes focus on tax policy

(The Center Square) – Former Republican lieutenant governor candidate Aaron Del Mar is calling for a state GOP convention in 2027.

Illinois quick hits: Westbound side of $496.2 million I-270 bridge to reopen

Westbound side of $496.2 million I-270 bridge to reopen

Environmental group says Amtrak project impact assessment was ‘rushed’

(The Center Square) – Federal authorities have said a proposed Amtrak maintenance facility project has the environmental all clear a little over a week after conceding to local opposition over the perceived impacts of the project locally.

South Carolina dad left sleeping 6-year-old in line for Pokémon cards at Target: police

A South Carolina father allegedly left his 6-year-old asleep outside a Target overnight to hold his place in line for a Pokémon card release.

FBI investigates suspected homicide aboard MSC Seascape cruise ship after sudden return to Texas

The MSC Seascape was ordered back to Galveston just one day into a weeklong Mexico and Honduras voyage after a guest death prompted an FBI investigation.

Next Generation OPIR GEO: Building America’s gateway to the future of space-based missile warning and tracking

As missile threats grow faster and more maneuverable, detecting and tracking them presents new challenges. Explore how Lockheed Martin’s Next Gen OPIR GEO is designed to improve infrared sensing and support timely military decision-making.

At least 7 Democratic states are opting into the FSTC. What’s holding up Pritzker?

At least 31 states have said they plan to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.

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Pritzker could unlock over $2 billion for Illinois students by opting into federal tax credit program 

The rules allow married donors a tax credit of up to $3,400.

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Illinois voters approve $1.63 billion in local bond debt

19 of 27 bond issues on ballots statewide passed.

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Illinois voters reject over 60% of direct tax increases on the ballot

35 questions authorizing new taxes or tax increases failed.

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