WHO classifies new variant as ‘highly transmissible’ virus
An advisory panel of the World Health Organization classified a new COVID-19 variant first detected in South Africa as a highly transmissible virus of concern and named it “omicron” under its Greek-letter system. The announcement on Friday
Holiday toy safety tips
As Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season… a reminder for those shopping for kids to watch out for toys that could be unsafe or harmful. Just because a toy is on sale… doesn’t mean it’s
Illinois’ revenues are starting to pick up again, in part thanks to sales tax.
Illinois’ revenues are starting to pick up again, in part thanks to sales tax. Comparing the period of January through September of this year to the same in pre-pandemic 2019, sales and use tax receipts have increased
New bill could give tax breaks to Illinois small businesses
ILLINOIS (WREX) — A new bill could mean tax breaks for small businesses if they provide benefits to their employees. State Representative Dave Vella introduced the bill to try and address the working shortage for the hospitality