Senator says spending on reentry housing would save taxpayer money

(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator says spending taxpayer dollars to provide housing for people released from prison would ultimately save taxpayer money.

Illinois Quick Hits: State EPA joins push to retire diesel engines, equipment

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking diesel-powered fleet operators to obtain federal taxpayer funding for the upgrade or retirement of legacy diesel engines, vehicles and equipment.

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.

Iran-backed terror suspects plotted attack on US troops using vans packed with fuel, DOJ says

A Justice Department indictment alleges three Iran-backed suspects used fuel-laden vans to target RAF Fairford, a British base housing U.S. troops.

Ex-Massachusetts police officer convicted of murdering pregnant woman in staged suicide

Matthew Farwell faced charges of killing Sandra Birchmore after she allegedly threatened to expose a relationship that began when she was 15.

Cardiologist who vanished during weekend bike ride found dead miles from $1.6 million home: officials

Dr. Daniel Arnett, a Beth Israel Lahey Health cardiologist, vanished during bike ride Saturday in Newbury, Massachusetts, without his cellphone.

Why the federal tax credit program won’t reduce Illinois public school funding

Under the state’s Evidence-Based Funding formula, they receive at least the same they did the previous school year.

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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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