Park Ridge to aid school district with exemption from Cook County paid leave rule
The city of Park Ridge has added Park Ridge School District 64 to its exemption from Cook County’s paid time off ordinance, exercising the home-rule option of the law. The Park Ridge City Council ...
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Cook County man who faked businesses for COVID relief cash sentenced to prison
A Cook County man was sentenced to prison earlier this month for scamming his way into more than $1.5 million in small business loans through the CARES Act.
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Week in Review: Justice Department Sues Chicago; Mayor Reprises Pitch for Luxury Property Tax
The U.S. Department of Justice strikes at Illinois’ immigration laws. And a debate over a controversial piece of art at the Chicago Cultural Center leads to an alderperson’s ejection.
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When will you get your tax refund? How to check your refund status
To check the status of your refund, use the "Where's My Refund?" tools for federal tax refunds or go to the IRS2Go app. Information is updated once a day, overnight. To do so, you'll need your ...
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Justice Department sues Illinois, Chicago and Cook County over sanctuary status
President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday sued Illinois, Chicago and Cook County over their sanctuary status policies. The federal lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Chicago ...
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‘Where's my refund?' How to check the status of your federal tax refund
Typically, tax filers receive a refund when paycheck ... here's when to expect it and how to check the status. "Nine out of 10 taxpayers will see their refund within 21 days of filing, and often ...