You can learn more about how the Illinois income tax compares to other states' income taxes by visiting our map of income taxes by state. The Illinois income tax was lowered from 5% to 3.75% in 2015. Previously, the tax rate was raised from 3% to 5% in early 2011 as part of a statewide plan to reduce deficits.
Cure for rare form of color blindness steps closer with novel gene insight. In a new study published in PLOS ONE, researchers have uncovered novel insights into two genetic mutations that may be a cause of a rare form of color blindness called achromatopsia, paving the way for a cure for the condition.
People with blue-yellow color blindness often have problems seeing reds and greens, too. The most severe form of color blindness is achromatopsia. This is a rare condition in which a person cannot see any color, only shades of gray. Most color blindness is due to a genetic problem. About 1 in 10 men have some form of color blindness. Very few women are color blind.