SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Half of all rebate checks approved as part of this year’s state budget have been processed.

According to the Illinois Department of Revenue, about three million taxpayers received or will receive in the near future income and property tax rebates. The entire process is expected to be completed by mid-November.

More information can be found online at tax.illinois.gov.

By KEVIN BESSLER for the Illinois Radio Network