Are you checking the status of your Illinois Tax Refund at Illinois Tax - Where's My Refund? only to find the status the same for several weeks or even months? You may see the following status update that does not change:

We have received your tax return. Please allow time for it to fully process. This message will be updated once your return has been processed.

The Cook County Clerk's office is the official record keeper for births that occur in Chicago, including births that occur at Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital.

Our team will share information about your newborn child with the Cook County Clerk’s office so that they can document a record of your child’s birth, but we are not able to request the birth certificate on your behalf.

If you qualify for the Illinois Online Driver License renewal, you will receive a letter in the mail similar to the one below. It outlines the steps to renew your Illinois Driver's License online. You can only qualify for online renewal if you meet the state's Safe Driver Remote Renewal qualifications. See this article for more information.

Re: Safe Driver Remote Renewal

Did you receive a notice of violation from the Chicago Department of Finance for failure to display your automobile city sticker? You likely received a blue paper copy notice in the mail with a $200 slap in the face ticket amount. The violation code 0964125B No City Sticker Vehicle is an instant $200 if you fail to display or purchase a Chicago city sticker.

Wondering if you need to display a Chicago city sticker?

Below is an example letter from the Circuit Court of Cook County for Jury summons. Remember, you should always call (312) 603-5950 on the date before your service date to confirm if you have to appear at the courthouse or not.