Illinois Quick Hits: Gas prices rise again
(The Center Square) – AAA says the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois has jumped 14 cents in one day.
The organization’s daily gas prices website listed the average per-gallon price at $4.67 on Thursday, up from $4.53 the day before.
The Illinois average one year ago was $3.41. Iowa and Missouri remain below $4 per gallon, according to AAA.
The national average is $4.30.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY TAX PREPARER PLEADS GUILTY TO FRAUD
A tax return preparer who worked in St. Clair County has pleaded guilty to federal charges of making false statements to defraud the government.
Prosecutors say Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, falsified her personal income and her clients’ business expenses, resulting in outstanding tax obligations of more than $600,000 owed to the Internal Revenue Service and $48,000 owed to the state of Illinois.
LOYOLA STUDENT’S ALLEGED KILLER PLEADS NOT GUILTY
A Venezuelan migrant who was in the United States illegally has pleaded not guilty to murdering Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Chicago last month. Jose Medina, 26, entered the plea on Wednesday at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.
Latest News Stories
WATCH: Justice Kennedy talks about ‘Life, Law & Liberty’
WA congressman urges Senate to confirm Trump DOJ nominee ahead of Dec. 4 deadline
Judge who blocked Trump was major Democrat player as trial lawyer
Arizona recommends measles vaccine during outbreak
Govt. shutdown leads to over 800 flights cancelled, number growing
Illinois approves $1.5B transit package, funding for long-delayed projects
JJC Receives Surprise $1.9 Million from IRS Employee Retention Credit
Supreme Court allows Trump to withhold partial SNAP payment
Illinois quick hits: State EPA looks to fund EV charging stations; Tax Foundation says mayor’s proposal would hinder employment;
Federal Lobbyists Brief Will County on Government Shutdown, Warn of SNAP and TSA Disruptions
Frankfort Board Approves Final Plats for Crystal Brook and Copper Creek Subdivisions
Commission Approves Mokena-Area Garage Variance Over Village’s Objection