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Beasley Allen booted from looming talc trial in Chicago
Judges in Miami and Chicago have revoked permission that allowed the firm Beasley Allen to pursue talc lawsuits because it…
Illinois Quick Hits: Gas prices rise again
(The Center Square) – AAA says the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois has jumped 14 cents in…
Illinois pauses redistricting effort after Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) – Illinois has paused a legislative redistricting effort after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday, but…
U.S. gas prices at 4-year high as oil exports hit new record
(The Center Square) – United States gasoline prices pushed higher for the sixth consecutive day Wednesday, reaching $4.23 a gallon,…
Government leaders statewide call for cashless bail reform after CPD officer killed
(The Center Square) – Critics on both sides of the aisle in Illinois government are calling for changes to the…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker announces new IBM investment at Quantum Park
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says IBM’s new delivery center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, fueled…
ISU’s union says it cheaper to negotiate than paying
(The Center Square) – Illinois State University support employees have entered their fourth week on strike this week as more…
Iran conflict, refinery disruption play roles as Illinois gas price passes $4.50.
(The Center Square) – Gas prices have surged in Illinois, and an American Automobile Association spokesperson says several factors are…
Illinois Quick Hits: Ex-East St. Louis librarian sentenced for fraud, theft
(The Center Square) – The former director of the East St. Louis public library has been sentenced to 15 months…
Age checks, algorithm regulations proposed to shield Illinois kids online
(The Center Square) – Children’s safety online has been an issue of interest for lawmakers in Springfield this year, with…
Illinois Quick Hits: $60M sports complex opens in Springfield
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says a new sports complex in Springfield will bring in an estimated $25…
Cook County Judge Lyke’s decisions allowed accused cop killer to be free
As Cook County's courts begin the process of trying accused cop killer Alphonso Talley, attention has turned to questions over…