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Chicago council committee rejects mayor’s proposed tax hikes
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance has rejected a package of higher taxes proposed by…
Illinois quick hits: Elections board considers primary election petition objections
Elections board considers primary election petition objections …
193 youth in care of Illinois’ child welfare agency missing in 2025
(The Center Square) – So far this calendar year, Illinois’ child welfare agency reports 193 missing youth in care, an…
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…
Illinois patient relies on ACA tax credits, experts warn they drive higher premiums
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump signed a House-passed short-term spending bill late Wednesday, ending the shutdown and keeping…
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 …
Judge: Biden-era decree deal requires release of 600+ from ICE detention
A Chicago federal judge appointed by former President Joe Biden has ruled potentially hundreds of illegal immigrants must be released…