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Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois gains population for third straight year
(The Center Square) – According to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois’ population has risen for the third…
Chicago mayor calls for local government ‘process’ to prosecute feds
(The Center Square) – Chicago officials are digging in against federal immigration law enforcement. …
Illinois cannabis industry cautious on child-safety bill, questions focus on regulated products
(The Center Square) – A newly introduced bill in the Illinois Senate would add new child-safety education, warning labels and…
More Illinois Catholic schools close; candidates call for change
(The Center Square) – As Illinois Republican candidates for governor call for school choice, more Catholic schools are closing in…
WATCH: Chicago IG seeks urgency on OT costs; Group warns taxpayers paying for polls
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square's Greg Bishop shares comments from…
Illinois Quick Hits: Grants issued for apprenticeship programs
(The Center Square) – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced Monday that they…
Three Democrats seeking Illinois U.S. Senate seat debate in Chicago
(The Center Square) – Immigration and taxation policies are front and center for Democratic Party candidates seeking to replace Illinois…
Emissions permitted? ‘Irrelevant’ vs lawsuits: IL Sup Ct
Businesses in Illinois hit by blizzards of potentially ruinous lawsuits over alleged harm caused by emissions from their factories or…
Illinois quick hits: Report: Paroled six-time felon charged in shootings
Report: Paroled six-time felon charged in shootings …
Illinois millionaire’s tax would direct 50% of revenue to public schools
(The Center Square) – A proposal for a state constitutional amendment to impose a millionaire’s tax has been referred to…
Group seeks clarity on local IL governments using tax dollars for polling
(The Center Square) – A taxpayer advocacy group warns local governments could be using tax dollars to promote tax increase…
Illinois congressmen call for accountability after fatal Minneapolis shooting
(The Center Square) – Illinois members of Congress are speaking out following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal…