Measure giving farm families relief from Illinois’ estate tax gets bipartisan push
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — A bipartisan effort increasing the threshold for when the Illinois’ estate tax kicks in for family farms is underway. The state’s current threshold for the so-called death tax is $4 million. Illinois Farm
State senator pushes for permanent child tax credit in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, is pushing a permanent state-level child tax credit that some supporters estimate could slash child poverty by as much as 8% while impacting roughly half of all
eBay agrees to pay $59 million settlement for improper pill presses sold online
Online retailer eBay has agreed to pay $59 million to settle claims that it violated the Controlled Substances Act (‘CSA’) by selling pill presses that were then used in illegal drug manufacturing. The Justice Department said in
Mark Zuckerberg apologizes at Senate hearing with other tech CEOs on child exploitation
On Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to parents and families at a Senate hearing on child safety on social media, who said their children were harmed by social media use. During the heated Senate Judiciary hearing
‘Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story’ documentary set at Hulu
Hulu announced it has acquired the documentary “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.” There have been numerous Bon Jovi documentaries over the years including When We Were Beautiful, which premiered at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.
Avril Lavigne adds new dates to ‘Greatest Hits’ tour
Due to popular demand, Avril Lavigne has added additional dates to her 2024 headlining tour across North America. The singer had previously announced that Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits Tour will feature special guests All Time Low,