Vanessa A
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State tax filing

Yes, if you are still going back to IL as your permanent home then you would need to file a return in both states.  Being away just for education is considered a temporary absence so they will still tax you as a resident unless you have made the other state your permanent residence which it doesn't sound like you have. 

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