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DHS disputes report on immigration enforcement impact
(The Center Square) – University of Illinois Chicago researchers say heightened federal immigration enforcement corresponded with about $1.26 billion in…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker to speak in Texas as anti-Trump PAC launches
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is scheduled to join Texas Democrats at a press conference in Dallas…
Legislative Inspector General out after complaints of investigation practices
(The Center Square) – The position of Legislative Inspector General will be vacant, according to an announcement made Tuesday. …
Deaf inmate sues over phone access
(The Center Square) – A deaf inmate has filed a federal lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections, claiming that…
Illinois Quick Hits: IDOL releases Labor Day report
(The Center Square) – According to the Illinois Department’s 2026 Labor Day Report, the agency collected nearly $3.9 million in…
GOP rep, Pritzker targeted with AI photo, death threats
(The Center Square) – A Republican state lawmaker and the governor took a photo with a constituent at the DuQuoin…
Severe issues could wreck potential Chicago bankruptcy
(The Center Square) – Although a recent report on financial red flags said Chicago is on a path toward insolvency,…
Illinois students being failed by low academic standards, lawmaker says
(The Center Square) – State Rep. Regan Deering is calling for greater accountability in Illinois schools following concerns about academic…
Illinois Quick Hits: State offers $35M to encourage transit use by students
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Board of Education announced on Friday that…
Illinois Quick Hits: Gaming board renews Joliet casino license
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Gaming Board has renewed Hollywood Casino Joliet’s license for four years to 2030. …
Rep on DCFS audit: ‘We’re failing kids’
(The Center Square) – After the Illinois Office of the Auditor General released a follow-up performance audit of the Department…
Jews take precautions as hate crimes rise
(The Center Square) – Anti-Jewish hate crimes are on the rise in Illinois, and Chicago incidents are driving the increase. …