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Legislation Would Create Tax Credit for Foster Families

Legislation now pending in the Illinois Senate aims to provide financial relief to foster families through a new tax credit to help offset the costs of care. Senate Bill 2097, co-sponsored by State Senator Dave Syverson, would create an income tax credit of up to $1,000 per foster child for qualified expenses incurred by foster parents caring for children placed

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Illinois Completes Statewide Upgrade to Next Generation 911 System

Illinois Completes Statewide Upgrade to Next Generation 911 System

The Illinois State Police has announced that all 169 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) across Illinois have successfully transitioned to Next Generation 911 (NG911), marking a significant modernization of the state’s emergency response infrastructure. NG911 replaces the outdated, voice-based system with a secure, internet-based network that allows 911 calls to be routed based on a caller’s precise location rather than

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Illinois Ranks 45th in Nation in Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth

Illinois Ranks 45th in Nation in Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth

A new study ranked Illinois 45th in the nation for entrepreneurship and economic growth, underscoring what Senate Republicans have warned for years that the state’s high taxes, burdensome regulations, and crushing policies are making it harder for families and job creators to succeed. The ranking comes from a broader study on social mobility, which measures a person’s ability to improve

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