Illinois quick hits: Four officers injured during ICE protest
Four officers injured during ICE protest
Four state and local law enforcement officers were injured and 21 people were arrested Friday during a protest outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement center in Broadview.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said demonstrators left the designated protest zone outside the facility. A statement from Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson said two Broadview police officers, one Illinois State Police trooper and a Cook County sheriff’s deputy were injured in the confrontation.
Tax amnesty deadline Monday
Monday is the last day for Illinoisans to pay outstanding eligible tax liabilities and have related penalties and interest forgiven.
The state’s 2025 tax amnesty period runs from Oct. 1 to Nov. 17 for tax debt from periods between June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2024.
Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris told The Center Square the state was on track to meet its goal of netting more than $240 million.
Startved Rock open during winter work
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Capital Development Board say Starved Rock State Park will remain open to visitors during an $18 million trail improvement project that is expected to get underway this winter.
The project is part of a total $37.2 million state taxpayer investment in Illinois’ most-visited state park. Officials say the Starved Rock Lodge and other park amenities will also remain open.
Greg Bishop contributed to this report.
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