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Elections board says it will follow state, federal law on mail-vote decision
(The Center Square) – As the fate of vote-by-mail in states across the country and the federal government’s allowed involvement…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois Tourist spending rises to $50.2B
(The Center Square) – According to data provided by Tourism Economics, visitor spending in Illinois grew 3.5% to $50.2 billion…
Ex-NBA player Freedom sues Chicago Sky for removal, ban at Wintrust Arena
(Legal Newsline) — A former NBA player, who has indicated he wishes to play in the WNBA as a way…
Bill would shift high school transfer eligibility decisions
(The Center Square) – The Illinois High School Association has concerns about new legislation that would allow decisions about transfer…
Illinois Quick Hits: Applications open for state-funded diverse apprenticeship program
(The Center Square) – State officials say $25 million in taxpayer funds for the sixth round of the Illinois Works…
Ammons wants case delayed due to general election duties
(The Center Square) – A Central Illinois state lawmaker and her husband, both being tried in federal court for charges…
McLean Co. auditor faces call to resign from own party amid performance issues
(The Center Square) – A Central Illinois elected county auditor has been asked to step down after a series of…
NITA takes over public transit with $1.5B annual taxpayer funding
(The Center Square) – Beginning Tuesday, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority officially took full control of Chicagoland public transit, including…
Illinois Quick Hits: Trump, Pritzker exchange barbs over violence in Illinois
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has repeated his call for Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker or Chicago Mayor Brandon…
Fuel prices top end of summer average ahead of Labor Day
(The Center Square) – Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, fuel prices are again on the rise this week, with…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker on Trump visit: ‘We are ready for this fight’
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump is not wanted or needed in Illinois. Pritzker’s campaign…
Education leaders react to $17B Meta settlement
(The Center Square) – Education leaders and lawmakers are weighing in after a bipartisan coalition of 47 state attorneys general…