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Farm Bureau calls for tax reforms from Illinois 2026 session

Crystal Reed
Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026

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The Illinois legislature's 2026 session kicked off Jan. 13 as the Illinois Senate returned to Springfield.

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