Finance

Naperville Home Prices Jump 91% Since 2013 as Market Moves Faster Than Ever

Naperville Home Prices Jump 91% Since 2013 as Market Moves Faster Than Ever

NAPERVILLE, ILL — Homeowners in Naperville are seeing major gains in their property values as the real estate market has transformed significantly over the ...

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Pritzker Signs Swipe Fee Ban Delay Amid Ongoing Court Battle Between Banks and Retailers

Pritzker Signs Swipe Fee Ban Delay Amid Ongoing Court Battle Between Banks and Retailers

ILLINOIS — Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a law delaying the enforcement of Illinois’ swipe fee ban, amid a deepening legal dispute between banks ...

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Illinois Stays the Same in Size — But Budget Shrinks 35%. What That Means for You

Illinois Stays the Same in Size — But Budget Shrinks 35%. What That Means for You

ILLINOIS — Illinois has roughly the same number of people today as it did in 2008. But the money the state has to serve ...

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Illinois Legal Aid Faces $18M Cut Under Trump Budget Proposal, Threatening Services for Thousands

Illinois Legal Aid Faces $18M Cut Under Trump Budget Proposal, Threatening Services for Thousands

ILLINOIS — Thousands of low-income Illinois residents could lose access to free legal assistance if former President Donald Trump’s proposed budget plan is enacted, ...

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Illinois Gambling Revenue Hits Record $1.7 Billion Amid Surge in Online Activity

Illinois Gambling Revenue Hits Record $1.7 Billion Amid Surge in Online Activity

ILLINOIS — Illinois has officially reached a new peak in gambling-generated tax revenue, bringing in $1.7 billion in 2024—marking the highest figure in the ...

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New Illinois Taxes Take Effect July 1: Gas, Vaping, Betting, and More to Cost Extra

New Illinois Taxes Take Effect July 1: Gas, Vaping, Betting, and More to Cost Extra

ILLINOIS — Starting July 1, Illinois residents will begin paying more for several everyday goods and services, as a new round of taxes kicks ...

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Illinois Clarifies Application Process for Child Support Requests

Illinois Clarifies Application Process for Child Support Requests

ILLINOIS — Navigating child support in Illinois can be overwhelming, especially for parents new to the process. Whether you’re seeking to establish support, modify ...

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What Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Means for Illinois Workers and Their Paychecks

What Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Means for Illinois Workers and Their Paychecks

ILLINOIS — President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax proposal, branded as the Big Beautiful Bill, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a razor-thin margin ...

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Ameren Illinois Customers Face 22% Jump in Summer Power Costs

Ameren Illinois Customers Face 22% Jump in Summer Power Costs

ILLINOIS — Residents across the state are bracing for a jump in their monthly electricity bills this summer, as Ameren Illinois confirms a significant ...

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Illinois Claims 25% Pension Improvement — But State Debt Has Actually Grown to $144.3B

Illinois Claims 25% Pension Improvement — But State Debt Has Actually Grown to $144.3B

ILLINOIS — A growing financial gap is shaking confidence in Illinois’ pension reform narrative as new data shows unfunded liabilities have surged to $144.3 ...

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