Under the program, donors can receive a federal tax credit of up to $1,700. That’s a direct subtraction from your tax bill, not just a deduction from your taxable income.

TAGS: EFTC: Education Freedom Tax Credit, FSTC: Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Almost 40% of lawmakers who passed Pritzker’s automatic gas tax hikes no longer in office

By Rich Witzel

08/04/2026

Of the 131 who voted for the increases in 2019, 51 aren’t in the General Assembly today.

Naperville could scrap grocery tax in favor of higher sales tax

By Jessica Rehberg

08/04/2026

Revenue is falling short of expectations from the grocery tax, which was enacted after Gov. J.B. Pritzker repealed the state grocery tax.

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76% of online comments oppose proposed toll hikes

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83% of online commenters oppose proposed toll hikes

Pritzker’s third-term bid for Illinois governor would be barred in 37 states

Education Freedom Tax Credit can save donors 354% more than a deduction

Almost 40% of lawmakers who passed Pritzker’s automatic gas tax hikes no longer in office

Naperville could scrap grocery tax in favor of higher sales tax

What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how can it benefit Illinois students?

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