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Lawsuit demands Pritzker’s office release docs over pic with criminal
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's office has illegally attempted to scrub from the public record photos and other proof that he…
Illinois Quick Hits: Statewide bag tax proposed
(The Center Square) – State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, has proposed legislation to impose a 10-cent fee on carryout…
Lawmakers join Chicago Teachers Union to push for more school funding
(The Center Square) – State lawmakers have introduced legislation backed by the Chicago Teachers Union to immediately increase evidence-based funding…
Illinois proposal makes businesses financially liable for climate change
(The Center Square) – A proposal to create an Illinois Climate Change Superfund is drawing sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers…
Illinois unemployment rate tops national average; state ends 2025 with fewer jobs
(The Center Square) – Illinois State Rep. Chris Miller argues numbers tell the story as new U.S. Bureau of Labor…
Illinois Quick Hits: Iowa wants Illinois’ counties
(The Center Square) – An Iowa state lawmaker has introduced legislation that would establish a committee to study the potential…
Illinois eyes smarter park funding: handicap accessibility gets priority
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are proposing a change to the way state parks receive funding, one that could…
Lawsuit investor Burford can upend Sysco’s $50M chicken price settlement
A Chicago federal appeals panel will allow Burford Capital, the world's largest third-party lawsuit investor, to force poultry producer Pilgrim's…
Gas prices projected to rise if Pritzker fails to act on E10 waiver
(The Center Square) – Gas prices have dropped across the country in recent months, but the Illinois Fuel and Retail…
Illinois Quick Hits: CTA passenger set on fire in November leaves hospital
(The Center Square) – A Chicago Transit Authority train passenger says she has been released from the hospital more than…
WATCH: IL Senate GOP proposes SAFE-T Act changes for domestic violence violations
(The Center Square) – Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran says his caucus has proposed changes to the SAFE-T Act…
Illinois open-burn bill ignites capitol clash
(The Center Square) – A proposal aimed at giving local fire protection districts more oversight of open burning in unincorporated…