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Secretary of State says insurance reforms are not political
(The Center Square) – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says he is offended by a state lawmaker’s suggestion that…
Details show Speaker delayed lawmaker misconduct action
(The Center Square) – New investigative reporting revealed last week that Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch knew of misconduct…
Gubernatorial candidate calls for leadership overhaul, prison reforms
(The Center Square) – Independent Illinois gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett says persistent staffing shortages, aging equipment and what he describes…
Illinois news in brief: Chicago police review Illinois Accountability Commission report; Granite City man sentenced for transporting minor in sex assault case; Report finds Illinois’ AI careers rank 34th in nation
Chicago police review Illinois Accountability Commission report …
Illinois may bring early warning of toll costs ahead of proposed rate hike
(The Center Square) – While Illinois contemplates raising prices on tollways across the state, one state lawmaker wants increased transparency…
Illinois senator says True Value move highlights business climate concerns
(The Center Square) – Illinois state Sen. Chris Balkema said True Value’s decision to move its headquarters from Chicago to…
Chicago delays vote on parking meter sale, risks litigation
(The Center Square) – A long-awaited vote from the Chicago City Council to move forward with approving the sale of…
Transit bill sponsor ok with recycled board appointments
(The Center Square) – Although recent appointees to the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority already hold seats on current transit…
Walmart targeted with lawsuit over customer service line voice recordings
(Legal Newsline) — Walmart has been tagged yet again in a class action lawsuit brought under Illinois' biometrics privacy law,…
Illinois quick hits: Collinsville man pleads guilty to sex abuse of children
DCFS honors scholarship recipients The…
Aldermen say mayor fails to collect revenue he opposes
)The Center Square) – Chicago aldermen are suggesting that the city has a projected budget gap of $130 million because…
Pritzker disputes Trump speech claims
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump tried to claim victimhood during his speech to the…