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.
Color blindness affects up to 10% of males in some communities, and on average 7% of males worldwide. Women can have color blindness, but most types of color blindness are sex linked and the dual X chromosomes that females have protect them from it most of the time.To understand the science behind color blindness, visit my how color blindness works (science) page.ed Green Color Blindness. 1  Protanomaly is caused by defective L-cones, lowering sensitivity to red hues. 2  Protanopia is caused by absent L-Cones, removing the ability to see reds â a severe form of color blindness.