I am assuming the filing status for your federal tax return is Married Filing Joint. Since you husband does not have any income I don't see any reason not to file your New Jersey tax return as Married Filing Joint. For Illinois, you should be filing separately. If you are filing a joint Illinois return (which you shouldn't) you are going to owe Illinois income tax since your husband is an Illinois resident.
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