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Illinois taxpayers have left $40M in refunds on the table. How to claim by the deadline

The Illinois Department of Revenue does not give a guaranteed timeline for when taxpayers can expect their state refunds, but does offer an online tool to check the status of your income tax refund. read more

Illinois police warn seniors: Scammers are after your tax refund

With Monday, April 15th being the deadline to file taxes with the IRS, police say seniors are at risk of falling prey to thieves who are after their tax refunds. Police officers in Loves Park held an ... read more

Tax Returns Fraud: Illinois Man Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Alleged Deceptive Filings

Byron Taylor, an Illinois man accused of filing false tax returns, has gained attention due to recent advancements in the field of tax fraud claims. Taylor, a resident of Homewood, was indicted by a ... read more

Illinois treasurer looking to return $5 billion in unclaimed properties

Treasurer Michael Frerich's reminder is part of a statewide digital media, newspaper and direct mail push to reunite residents with more than $5 billion in unclaimed property. Sta ... read more

Tax refund 2024: Smart ways to spend your check, according to experts

If you beat the tax filing deadline and managed to get a refund as well, you may be wondering what to do with the sudden influx of cash. read more

2024 Illinois corruption tracker: Chicago treasurer fined $60K

Illinois remains the nation’s second-most corrupt state, but despite keeping prosecutors busy the political machine keeps grinding. The cost is $550 million a year. Here are the Illinois corruption ... read more

IRS has $1B tax refund funds waiting to be claimed. See if you're eligible for any of it

With Tax Day looming over the country, by April 15 most households in America will file their tax return. For Illinoisians, tax time can be especially difficult, as a yearly report from WalletHub on ... read more

Illinois man shocked by power line sent to the hospital

First responders were called to check on a man shocked by a live electric line while on top of a utility pole a around 8 a.m. The incident occurred at Kingshighway on ... read more

Chicago Bears seek $7.2M tax refund for Arlington Heights stadium site

CHICAGO - The Chicago Bears are trying to get some money back from Arlington Heights. The team is appealing its property tax bill in Arlington Heights, seeking a refund of 2023 taxes of $7.2 million ... read more

Bears seek property tax refund for Arlington Park

The team has taken another step in its push to reduce the assessed value of the vacant former racetrack it bought last year, even as it focuses on a stadium project downtown. read more

Squatting trend at tipping point as migrants coach others how to exploit laws; experts warn, 'Damage is done'

Lax squatting laws in certain cities and states could become exploited by migrants who have flooded the nation in recent years, experts warn. read more

Dolton and Thornton Township Official, Keith Douglas Freeman, Charged with Bankruptcy Fraud in Illinois

Keith Douglas Freeman, a senior Illinois administrator, faces federal bankruptcy fraud charges for allegedly concealing assets and income. read more