U.S. Senate Finance Committee seeks answers to IRS report concerning wealthy Americans not paying their taxes
The Senate Finance Committee is seeking answers after the IRS reported that wealthy Americans are not paying income taxes. Chairman Rob Wyden of Oregon wrote IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel to complain about “staggering levels of noncompliance and
AP: Bears pass rush problems persist even after offseason additions on defensive line
By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are winless and have only one sack on the season even after rebuilding their defensive front line in the offseason. Coach Matt Eberflus sees
Illinois to relax renewal driver’s test rules for older citizens according to Sec. of State
The Illinois Secretary of State is relaxing rules for older drivers. Secretary Alexi Giannoulias proposed that the age at which a driver is required to pass a driver’s test before renewal be raised from 75 to 79.
Illinois Republicans seeking a bipartisan fix to issues at state facilities
(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers addressed ongoing issues at state-run facilities and urged the other side of the aisle to work with them on fixes. The Illinois Auditor General released its report on the Department of
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly finally discovered in Illinois
The spotted lanternfly has been discovered in Illinois. The Asian insect was first discovered on the East Coast and has made its way progressively westward, hitching rides on trucks and rail cars. Officials have asked citizens to
Todd Haynes talks about his film 'May December' as it opens the New York Film Festival
François Duhamel / Courtesy of Netflix The 61st New York Film Festival officially begins Friday with a screening of Todd Haynes’ latest film, May December. Academy Award winners Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore star as Elizabeth and Gracie – the former a famous
AP: Cardinals’ right hander Adam Wainwright, 42, says he has thrown his final pitch
By TOM KERTSCHER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eight days after winning his 200th game, 42-year-old Adam Wainwright said Tuesday he has thrown his final pitch. “I’ve thought a lot about it the last few days, but
Illinois sending $41.5 million to 6 Chicago-area governments taking in migrants
(The Center Square) – Six Chicago-area local governments are set to receive more than $41 million in taxpayer-funded grants from the state of Illinois to serve some of the 15,000 non-citizen migrant arrivals. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said
Illinois could face fiscal cliff with no more COVID-19 relief, report suggests
(The Center Square) – With the COVID-19 relief dollars spigot off, some states that used the one-time taxpayer boost for short-term purposes will fare well. A recent report from the Volcker Alliance suggests Illinois, however, faces an
Vivek Ramaswamy’s TikTok presence draws young voters' attention — and GOP rivals' attacks
Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — It started with a short clip of him dancing with social media influencer Jake Paul and what Vivek Ramaswamy called a vision to better engage with younger voters. It’s continued