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Illinois lawmaker questions IDHS over years-long data breach
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker slammed the state agency as “incompetent” after the Department of Human Services revealed…
Pritzker signs Clean Slate Act to automatically seal some criminal convictions
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation to automate the state’s record-sealing process for individuals with certain…
Elite private colleges can’t cap off price-fixing collusion class action
A federal judge in Chicago has refused to end an antitrust class action complaint accusing elite universities of colluding in…
Illinois Quick Hits: GOP gubernatorial forum set for Monday
(The Center Square) – All four Republican gubernatorial candidates are scheduled to participate in a forum in East Dundee on…
WATCH: Ives investigates tax dollars for NGOs; Republicans say Pritzker raising energy prices
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks live with…
ICE hiring ban bill reignites SAFE-T Act fight at Illinois Capitol
(The Center Square) – A newly introduced bill that would bar former Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from working in…
As Illinois ends grocery tax locals can replace, food inflation debate continues
(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman’s warning that Americans are paying more for groceries is drawing pushback from economists…
Illinois quick hits: State keeps more tax revenue, locals get less
State keeps more tax revenue, locals get less …
Hog producer: 2025 was strong, but IL legislature needs to address estate tax
(The Center Square) – An Illinois hog producer says 2025 was a strong year, but state lawmakers need to address…
Illinois’ compact fluorescent bulb ban begins to take effect
(The Center Square) – One of the nearly 300 new laws that took effect in Illinois New Year’s Day is…
Illinois quick hits: SBA sues Chicago over online betting tax
Illinois to receive rural health-care funding …
Jan. 1 law lets Illinois veterinarians skip rabies shots for at-risk pets
(The Center Square) – A new Illinois law taking effect Jan. 1 will let veterinarians renew yearly medical exemptions for…