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‘Illinois Separation’ director looks to clarify what 12 counties are voting on
(The Center Square) – Voters in 12 Illinois counties could join 33 others in declaring they want to break the…
Illinois Quick Hits: Construction starts on $129M I-74 project in Moline
(The Center Square) – State and local officials have announced the start of interchange reconstruction work at Interstate 74 and…
Businesses use RICO against alleged litigation abuses
(The Center Square) – Companies are turning to the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act to fight alleged litigation fraud. …
Expert: School districts should justify administrative spending before seeking more funds
(The Center Square) – Illinois school districts are asking taxpayers for additional funding as some superintendents receive compensation approaching $600,000,…
Illinois again denied FEMA aid for summer storms
(The Center Square) – Illinois was again denied federal aid that would have helped residents impacted by severe storms in…
Illinois Quick Hits: Miller, committee urge Champaign election oversight
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., and Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil sent a letter…
Governors sign electric capacity agreement to collaborate in PJM territory
(The Center Square) – A bipartisan coalition of governors from states across the PJM electricity interconnection, between the Mid-Atlantic region…
Football, Chicago legend Ditka dies
(The Center Square) – Pro Football Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka has died at the age…
Harvey flood project draws questions over rising costs, delays and contractor
(The Center Square) – A long-delayed flood-control project in Harvey is drawing questions about rising costs, construction delays and how…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker blasts Trump’s disaster denial
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois will appeal a decision by the Trump administration to deny the…
Illinois quick hits: Court orders protection from aid-in-dying law
Court orders protection from aid-in-dying law …
Cook County leader suggests future tax hikes at budget address
(The Center Square) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has proposed a smaller budget for fiscal year 2027 than…