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.
Total color blindness from cone monochromacy is the condition of having only a single type of cone in the retina. As a result, cone momochromacy can be categorised as follows: 1  Blue cone monochromacy, also known as S-cone monochromacy. 2  Green cone monochromacy, also known as M-cone monochromacy.