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.
1 Fact #9: A rare condition, called unilateral dichromacy, occurs when a person has one normal seeing eye and color blind eye. 2  Fact #10: Individuals that suffer from red green color blindness may have trouble determining if their meat is cooked enough. 3  The inability to see shades of red makes it difficult to tell.