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California attorney general joins coalition to protect trans youth in sports
(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 12 Democratic attorneys general on Tuesday, submitting an amicus brief…
Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump can't use National Guard troops in…
Chicago mayor refuses to sign or veto budget at ‘not a campaign event’
(The Center Square) – A new Chicago budget is set to take effect, even though the city’s mayor refused to…
Illinois quick hits: DOJ sues over sanctuary expansion law
DOJ sues over sanctuary expansion law …
IL Medicaid overhaul effective Jan. 1 sparks backlash
(The Center Square) – A sweeping Medicaid and maternal-care overhaul taking effect Jan. 1 draws sharp criticism from Illinois Republicans,…
Illinois quick hits: Man convicted of drug money laundering; human trafficking arrests made
Man convicted of drug money laundering …
Chicago council, ‘starting to legislate,’ sends $16.7 billion budget to mayor
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council has approved a $16.7 billion budget for 2026 and sent it to…
Gas prices drop, but taxes make Illinois pricier than Midwest neighbors
(The Center Square) – Although Illinois drivers are now paying less at the pump, a state lawmaker says prices would…
Supreme Court weighs gun owners’ challenge to IL transit carry ban
The U.S. Supreme Court says the Illinois Attorney's General office and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office will not be…
Chicago aldermen pass revenue package, business groups express concern
(The Center Square) – Chicago aldermen have approved a revenue package that does not include Mayor Brandon Johnson’s corporate head…
DOJ lawsuit against Illinois draws support from election integrity advocates
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking access to Illinois’ unredacted voter registration database draws praise…
Illinois quick hits: Federal funding for CTA still uncertain; fire risk for EVs
Federal funding for CTA still uncertain …