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Violent crime up 18%, arrests down 43% in Chicago over 10 years
WEBMar 12, 2024 · Violent crime up 18%, arrests down 43% in Chicago over 10 yearsThe Illinois Policy Institute finds cases of violent crime increased by 11.5% in 2023, while violent crime arrest rates dropped ...
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WEBThe Center Square: Pritzker: Illinois employment picture improving, despite state’s high jobless rate Chicago Sun-Times: Illinois voters will consider whether millionaires should be taxed more ...
What you need to know about REAL ID in Illinois
WEBJan 27, 2020 · A trip to renew your state ID or driver’s license can be a confusing experience. Here is what you need to know before you go to get a REAL ID.
Illinois enacts overdue first step in ethics reform
WEBOct 12, 2021 · PRESS RELEASE from the ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE CONTACT: Melanie Krakauer (312) 607-4977 Illinois enacts overdue first step in ethics reform Illinois Policy Institute experts say lawmakers must ...
Frequently asked questions about voting in Illinois
WEBOct 29, 2020 · This is an unprecedented year for voting in Illinois, thanks to COVID-19 and new voting laws. Here are some of the most common questions.
Everything Illinoisans need to know about the SAFE-T Act
WEBNov 18, 2022 · Here is a summary of some of the changes to the law beyond cashless bail: Police reforms. The SAFE-T Act implements several reforms to how policing is done in the state and how police officers are ...
Illinois tax rates rank No. 1: highest in U.S.
WEBMar 15, 2022 · Illinoisans now pay the highest combined state and local tax rates in the nation. Those taxes take more than 15% of their household income each year.
How to use Illinois’ new permanent vote-by-mail system
WEBAug 10, 2022 · Now that Illinois voters can permanently register to vote by mail, here are some issues to consider about casting a ballot from the kitchen table rather than a polling place.
What you need to know about marijuana legalization in Illinois
WEBJan 1, 2020 · Answers to frequently asked questions about Illinois’ cannabis legalization law. Illinois became the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use, after Gov. J.B. Pritzker in June ...