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Hemp industry advocate promises to work with Pritzker, lawmakers
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker and an advocate for the Illinois hemp industry have different views on reform…
Illinois truckers back federal pause on non-domiciled CDLs, hope state follows suit
(The Center Square) – Illinois truckers are applauding a federal rule and hope the state enforces a pause on non-domiciled…
WATCH: DCFS updates missing children numbers; Budget cuts EO transparency criticized
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares the…
Illinois quick hits: Armed robbery charges after incident at Senate President’s office
Armed robbery charges after incident at Senate President's office …
Illinois sports wagers decline after implementation of new tax
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Gaming Board has reported a 15% drop in September sports betting, after the state…
Chicago mayor threatens layoffs, property tax hikes if council rejects head tax
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is threatening service cuts, layoffs and property tax hikes if aldermen reject…
Illinois quick hits: Four officers injured during ICE protest
Four officers injured during ICE protest …
Illinois quick hits: Chicago treasurer to boycott U.S. securities to protest against Trump; Governor marks opening of new union training center; Illinois farms expected to lose $67.2 million a year
Treasurer to boycott U.S. Treasury securities to protest against Trump …
Illinois quick hits: WARN Act reporting shows 1,600 job losses in October
WARN Act reporting shows 1,600 job losses in October …
Pritzker, alders oppose Chicago tax plans, property tax hike could be next
(The Center Square) – As the Chicago City Council considers 2026 budget measures, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed tax hikes continue…
Boeing to pay $36M to family of Indian woman killed in Ethiopia Air crash
The family of a woman from India who died in a 2019 airliner crash could receive nearly $35 million from…
WATCH: Lawmakers call out Pritzker for lack of transparency with budget cuts
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers say they are not getting information from Gov. J.B. Pritzker or state agencies about…