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Illinois, Chicago residents rank high taxes as state’s top issue
(The Center Square) – With the state now losing a resident to another state every nine minutes and more than…
Illinois quick hits: Illinois House members vote along party lines; More than 40% of CPS teachers missed 10 or more school days; State Treasurer says Bright Start earns gold
Illinois House members vote along party lines …
Glock: Judge’s OK of Chicago’s anti-gun lawsuit questionable, at best
Firearms maker Glock is asking for permission to appeal a Cook County judge's ruling allowing the city of Chicago to…
Illinois quick hits: DHS responds to migrant release order
DHS responds to migrant release order …
Pritzker disagrees with Durbin on vote to end shutdown
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is disappointed that Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin voted in favor…
Pritzker open to conversation with Trump on alderman’s immigration proposal
(The Center Square) – A letter from a Chicago alderman to President Donald Trump could lead to conversation with Illinois…
Expert: Illinois’ outdated tax law leaves homeowners, taxpayers on the hook
(The Center Square) – Illinois remains the only state that hasn’t reformed its property tax sale system after the U.S.…
Illinois quick hits: Midway Blitz nabs nine drunk drivers; Madigan prosecutor to depart
Midway Blitz nabs nine drunk drivers …
Lawmakers divided after federal complaint targets student mental health screening law
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are responding after America First Legal (AFL) filed a federal complaint urging the U.S.…
Normal, IL fire and EMS challenges highlight need for statewide task force
(The Center Square) – A planned relocation of Normal’s Fire Station 2 sparks statewide concern over slow emergency response times,…
Analysis: Chicago among worst cities to drive in
(THE Center Square) – Republican Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure is speeding up the pace in his quest to make…
Illinois quick hits: Bailey to stay in governor’s race
Bailey to stay in governor's race …