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While most states leave the decision up to the parents’ discretion, Illinois is one of a few states with an established legal guideline regarding the issue.

Illinois parents hoping to purchase certain back-to-school items during a sales tax holiday will be disappointed this year.

From a gas tax increase to paycheck changes for many, Monday marks several major changes across Illinois and in parts of the Chicago area. Sandra Torres reports.

From a gas tax increase to paycheck changes for many, Monday marks several major changes across Illinois and in parts of the Chicago area.

Illinois motorists will notice slightly higher prices when they fill up starting on Monday, as the state’s gas tax will go up as part of its yearly increase.

Many of the new laws come in the form of big changes to your wallet or paycheck.

While most new laws in the state of Illinois take effect on Jan. 1, there are a number of measures that will begin to impact the lives of thousands of state residents when the calendar flips to July.

Illinois motorists will notice a small increase in their gas prices beginning next month, as the state’s tax on fuel will rise by more than 3%.

The Illinois Senate has passed a bill banning several food additives found in certain candies and sodas, sending the measure to the House.

A bill introduced earlier this year by Illinois State Rep. Kam Buckner to allow for electronic driver’s licenses and identification cards has gained the backing of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.

A bill introduced earlier this year by Illinois State Rep. Kam Buckner to allow for electronic driver’s licenses and identification cards has gained the backing of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.

A wide range of consumer protection laws took effect in Illinois at the beginning of the year, including some that are based on recent high-profile crimes and tragedies. One of the newest laws making headlines takes aim at doxxing. “Doxxing is, is when somebody takes your personal information and broadcasts it to the world, but does so knowing that that…

A wide range of consumer protection laws took effect in Illinois at the beginning of the year, including some that are based on recent high-profile crimes and tragedies. NBC 5 Responds’ PJ Randhawa reports.

A new piece of legislation being considered in Springfield would ban several food additives found in certain candies and sodas.

A new piece of legislation being considered in Springfield would ban several food additives found in certain candies and sodas. Christian Farr has the story.

As the start of another school year inches closer, and school supply shopping becomes top of mind, some parents might be wondering if the additional relief will return this time around.