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Miller files ‘parental rights’ constitutional amendment, blasts Illinois’ policies
(The Center Square) – Illinois U.S. Rep. Mary Miller says parental rights are being diminished and it’s time they speak…
Champaign stabbing raises concerns over Illinois mental-health law
(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker who also serves as a police officer says the recent stabbing of non-police…
Illinois quick hits: DHS apprehends ICE protester with firearm; bill allows campaign funds for security
DHS apprehends ICE protester with firearm …
Lawmaker responds to IL’s push for adult COVID shots against CDC guidance
(The Center Square) – Illinois health officials recommend all adults get the COVID-19 vaccine this fall, defying recent U.S. Centers…
Grocery tax stalls in Chicago council, measure approved in Bloomington
(The Center Square) – Bloomington has joined hundreds of Illinois municipalities by reinstating a one-percent grocery tax that will soon…
Illinois quick hits: Guatemalan national guilty of illegal presence; ‘peacekeeper’ arrested for battery
Guatemalan national guilty of illegal presence …
WATCH: 2022 GOP nominee makes second run for governor
(The Center Square) – Former state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, is making a second run for Illinois governor. …
WATCH: Pritzker creates governors group as IL legislators debate increased energy bills
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced the creation of a new group of governors impacted…
Attorneys general file amicus brief supporting DEI policies
(The Center Square) – Illinois, California and Massachusetts are co-leading a coalition of Democratic attorneys general from 17 states filing…
Illinois lawmaker, physician pushes back on Trump Tylenol announcement
(The Center Square) – Illinois health officials push back on new federal guidance, saying Tylenol use in pregnancy does not…
Illinois quick hits: Nearly 10,000 fewer jobs; temporary amnesty for delinquent taxpayers
Nearly 10,000 fewer jobs According…
Illinois’ gun ban set for oral arguments in appeals court Monday
(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois will be defending its gun and magazine ban Monday in front of…