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Drug-discount program likely to expand in Illinois, despite lax oversight
(The Center Square) – An initiative to expand a federal program that provides drug discounts to hospitals and clinics in…
Analyst warns Bears megaproject bill could raise taxes
(The Center Square) – A tax policy analyst says he is glad the Cook County Treasurer’s Office issued a report…
Chicago proposes funding tax rebates with salaries from vacant city jobs
(The Center Square) – Five Chicago aldermen have proposed new property tax rebates to be funded by salaries for vacant…
Illinois news in brief: Prosecutors charge man with using care in attempt to kill cops; Military higher education bill goes to governor; Burrito chain closes locations in Chicago area
Prosecutors charge man with using care in attempt to kill cops …
Illinois dual office holding debate intensifies amid Calumet funding, ethics concerns
(The Center Square) – Ethics advocates say Illinois’ loose restrictions on dual office holding leave the door open to conflicts…
Illinois DHS appointment sparks backlash over alleged voter registration mailer practices
(The Center Square) – The appointment of Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary Dulce Quintero is drawing renewed criticism from…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker urges megaprojects support for Bears
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says megaprojects legislation is shaping up in the Illinois Senate. …
Bill to let felons vote from prison draws criticism from Republicans
(The Center Square) – Some Democrats and electoral rights groups want progress on legislation in Springfield that would give people…
Illinois Dems seek to expand post-release convict support, housing
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers in Springfield are pushing to pass legislation to provide people recently released from prison with…
Illinois Quick Hits: Community College reimbursement bill passed
(The Center Square) – A bill expanding state taxpayer-funded tuition assistance for students in community college is headed to Gov.…
Comptroller, Chicago officials debate tax fund sweeps
(The Center Square) – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration are at odds over legislation that…
No public funds for new transit safety group
(The Center Square) – The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office says no public funds are being used for the agency’s…